C2adverbformallanguageacademic
US/suːˈpɜːr.flu.əs.li/
UK/suːˈpɜː.flu.əs.li/
in a way that is more than is needed, so it adds nothing useful
In context
The report superfluously repeats the same figures on every page.
He added superfluously that he had no plans to resign.
The film is superfluously long, and several scenes could be cut.
Words that go with superfluously
adverb + verb
- superfluously repeatDo not superfluously repeat the question in your answer.
- superfluously addThe editor superfluously added a second summary.
- superfluously explainThe guide superfluously explained what everyone could see.
adverb + adjective
- superfluously longThe contract is superfluously long and full of repeated clauses.
- superfluously detailedThe manual is superfluously detailed for a simple device.
verb + adverb
- state superfluouslyAs I need not state superfluously, the deadline is firm.