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superfluity
noun
Synonyms and Antonyms of SUPERFLUITY
1
something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary <spends most of her money on designer clothes and other superfluities>
Related Words extravagance, nonessential; dainty, delicacy, nicety, treat; accessory (also accessary), accoutrement (or accouterment), bells and whistles, option
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>
Synonyms bellyful, fat, overabundance, overage, overflow, overkill, overmuch, overplus, oversupply, plethora, plus, redundancy, superabundance, superfluity, surfeit, surplus, surplusage
Related Words abundance, bounty, plentitude, plenty, profusion, sufficiency; overproduction, overstock
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