superfluous
, superfluous
definition
adjective
the purchaser should avoid asking for superfluous information
unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.
example
No space is wasted on hallways or 'superfluous' storage; each room leads logically to the next.
Surely half the appeal is that absolutely everything in the film is completely 'superfluous' - you could take out anything you wanted and it would still work just as well.
He may have been wrong in some of his literary judgments and ignorant in some areas of literature but he was good at getting rid of what was 'superfluous' or phoney in a piece of writing.
Unnecessary, 'superfluous' comments waste time and try the patience of participants.
The use of weapons which cause 'superfluous' injury or unnecessary suffering is similarly prohibited.
It's tasteless and 'superfluous' , but not clichéd.
The two dialogue sequences here are 'superfluous' to say the least, as are the sound effects tagged at the end.
Other times, he prioritizes 'superfluous' aspects of the narrative or the set design to take over and slow his storyline down to a virtual halt.
Z was always thought to be a 'superfluous' , unnecessary letter.
That is not because the principle of museums selling off unwanted or 'superfluous' objects from their collection is being questioned.
Why do we have 'superfluous' , but potentially deadly vestiges like the appendix or wisdom teeth?
The word ‘smart’ in the title is probably 'superfluous' but maybe it's helped them sell a few extra copies.
And they aren't just 'superfluous' instruments, they make the music what it is.
But every song is compelling: not a word wasted, not one bout of frenetic strumming 'superfluous' .
Somehow, the art rests in a balance of perfect tension - every element a gimmick but no element 'superfluous' .
A couple of video segments are 'superfluous' and dreadfully produced.
Even so, the game is a noteworthy hybrid of multiple genres that somehow solidly come together to create a 'superfluous' and entertaining experience.
All the stories are simply constructed, no 'superfluous' words, no extra images to clutter the feeling.
Everything seems to fit together perfectly, and one doesn't catch any extra or 'superfluous' notes.
Although he claims that ‘indirect assassination’ is not in his nature, this is exactly how he disposes of his 'superfluous' first wife.
Still, there is an atmosphere of 'superfluousness' to the story on the screen.
This was not an ordinary injustice. It was an extraordinary injustice. The premise of terrorism is the sheer 'superfluousness' of human life. This premise is inconsistent with civilized living anywhere.
‘I've always been rather dramatic,’ she says, a touch 'superfluously' .
Then, 'superfluously' , he adds: ‘But I never go to parties.’
In England, alongside the ethos of the middle class, an aristocratic attitude was very much alive, disdaining usefulness and regarding 'superfluousness' as the mark of the lady and gentleman.
The only criticism I have of this disc is that at times the music is too busy, with 'superfluously' complicated melodies that don't really seem to go anywhere.
Speaking of which, it also contains moments of brilliant 'superfluousness' : ‘It was very dark inside the fish,’ the second paragraph enigmatically begins.
She scrupulously avoids over-enthusiasm, or 'superfluously' imaginative ‘reconstructions’, and in sticking firmly and respectfully to what is known, leaves scrutiny of Johnson's character to the reader's discretion.
After all, most of us have a snarky opinion or two about pop culture and most of us like to swear 'superfluously' - what could be better than getting paid for it?
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