Superfluity — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˌsü-pər-ˈflü-ə-tē/ su·per·flu·i·ty

Meaning & Definition of Superfluity

Superfluity (noun)

  1. excess, oversupply
  2. something unnecessary or superfluous
  3. immoderate and especially luxurious living, habits, or desires

Superfluity (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary

    "spends most of her money on designer clothes and other superfluities"

    similar: amenity, comfort, extra, frill, indulgence, luxury
    related: extravagance, nonessential, dainty, delicacy, nicety, treat, accessory, accoutrement, bells and whistles, option
    opposite: basic, essential, fundamental, must, necessity, requirement

  2. the state or an instance of going beyond what is usual, proper, or needed

    "a superfluity of wire coat hangers from all of those trips to the dry cleaner"

    similar: bellyful, excess, fat, overabundance, overage, overflow, overkill, overmuch, overplus, oversupply, plethora, plus, redundancy, superabundance, surfeit, surplus, surplusage
    related: abundance, bounty, plentitude, plenty, profusion, sufficiency, overproduction, overstock
    opposite: deficiency, deficit, insufficiency, undersupply
    near: dearth, lack, scarcity, want

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Superfluity

The most common words with a similar meaning to Superfluity:

amenity, comfort, extra, frill, indulgence, luxury, bellyful, excess, fat, overabundance, overage, overflow, overkill, overmuch, overplus, oversupply, plethora, plus, redundancy, superabundance, surfeit, surplus, surplusage

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Superfluity

Words with the opposite meaning of Superfluity:

basic, essential, fundamental, must, necessity, requirement, deficiency, deficit, insufficiency, undersupply

Related Words for Superfluity

extravagance, nonessential, dainty, delicacy, nicety, treat, accessory, accoutrement, bells and whistles, option, abundance, bounty, plentitude, plenty, profusion, sufficiency, overproduction, overstock

Near Antonyms of Superfluity

dearth, lack, scarcity, want

Word Forms of Superfluity

Inflections: superfluities

Origin & Etymology of Superfluity

Middle English superfluitee, from Anglo-French superfluité, from Late Latin superfluitat-, superfluitas, from Latin superfluus

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Superfluity

What does "Superfluity" mean?

"Superfluity" means excess, oversupply. As a noun, it is defined as: excess, oversupply. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Superfluity"?

Other words for "Superfluity" include amenity, comfort, extra, frill, indulgence, luxury, bellyful and excess. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Superfluity" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Superfluity"?

There are 41 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Superfluity". Common alternatives include amenity, comfort, extra, frill, indulgence, luxury, bellyful, excess, fat and overabundance.

What is the opposite of "Superfluity"?

Antonyms of "Superfluity" include basic, essential, fundamental, must, necessity, requirement, deficiency and deficit. Near antonyms include dearth, lack, scarcity and want.

How do you use "Superfluity" in a sentence?

Examples of "Superfluity" in a sentence: "spends most of her money on designer clothes and other superfluities"; "a superfluity of wire coat hangers from all of those trips to the dry cleaner".

Is "Superfluity" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Superfluity" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Superfluity"?

"Superfluity" is pronounced /ˌsü-pər-ˈflü-ə-tē/ and divided into syllables as su·per·flu·i·ty.

What is the origin of the word "Superfluity"?

"Superfluity" comes from Middle English superfluitee, from Anglo-French superfluité, from Late Latin superfluitat-, superfluitas, from Latin superfluus. First known use: 14th century.