What does superfluous means?

"Superfluous" means unnecessary, extra, or more than is needed. It implies something is excessive or redundant, and could be done away with without any negative consequences.

Here are some synonyms for superfluous:

* Unnecessary

* Extraneous

* Redundant

* Excessive

* Surplus

* Unneeded

* Extravagant

Here are some examples of how "superfluous" can be used:

* "The cake was decorated with a superfluous amount of frosting, making it too sweet."

* "The essay contained superfluous details that did not contribute to the main argument."

* "He made a superfluous effort to impress her, which only made him seem desperate."

* "The company's marketing department is filled with superfluous employees who don't actually do anything."

Think of it this way: if something is superfluous, you can do without it and it won't really make a difference.