superfluous | Definition of superfluous

Synonyms and Antonyms of superfluous

being over what is needed

cleared off all the superfluous stuff on his desk to make room for the new computer

Synonyms of superfluous

excess, extra, redundant, spare, supererogatory, supernumerary, surplus

Words Related to superfluous

accessory, additional, supplemental, supplementary

de trop, dispensable, extraneous, gratuitous, needless, nonessential, uncalled-for, unessential, unnecessary, unneeded, unwanted

abundant, ample, bountiful, copious, plenteous, plentiful

Near Antonyms of superfluous

deficient, inadequate, insufficient, meager (or meagre), niggardly, poor, scant, scanty, scarce, short, shortish, skimpy, sparse