Pronunciation: [ soo-pur-floo-uhs ]
Definition: adjective
being more than is sufficient or required; excessive
Origin: Late Middle English; Latin
Etymology: from Latin superfluus, from super- ‘over’ + fluere ‘to flow’
Usage:
Synonyms:
excessive
expendable
gratuitous
redundant
unneeded
useless
Antonyms:
reasonable
useful
important
necessary
needed
Example: Sally's spending was superfluous over the holiday season.