C2adjectiveformallanguagework
US/suːˈpɜːr.flu.əs/
UK/suːˈpɜː.flu.əs/
more than is needed or wanted, and so not necessary
In context
Cut any superfluous words so that your essay is clear and direct.
With a good smartphone, a separate camera feels almost superfluous these days.
The new design removes superfluous buttons and makes the app easier to use.
Words that go with superfluous
adjective + noun
- superfluous detailThe report is full of superfluous detail.
- superfluous wordsGood editors remove superfluous words.
- superfluous informationLeave out superfluous information when you write a CV.
adverb + adjective
- largely superfluousOnline banking has made many branches largely superfluous.
- entirely superfluousHis comments were entirely superfluous to the discussion.