superfluously
gb/sˈupɚflˈusli/ us/sˈupɚflˈusli/
C1
Inglês
Acepções
0 acepção
adverb
formal
C1
property
1
in an unnecessary or excessive way
In a way that is not needed; too much.
Padrão de uso:
superfluously + [adjective/verb]; superfluously [adjective/verb phrase]
Erro comum:
Often confused with "superficially" (meaning "only on the surface").
Sinônimos
unnecessarily (Most direct and common synonym.)
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needlessly (Emphasizes that it could have been avoided.)
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excessively (Stresses degree rather than lack of need.)
Antônimos
necessarily (Required or needed for a purpose.)
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appropriately (Suitable and not more than needed.)
Colocações
superfluously complicated
|superfluously expensive
|superfluously detailed
|superfluously long
|superfluously ornate
|superfluously padded
|superfluously added
|superfluously included
|superfluously large
|superfluously elaborate
Temas
communication
|writing
|evaluation
Exemplos
- The app asks for superfluously detailed personal information.
- She packed superfluously for a two-day trip, bringing three suitcases.
- The report was superfluously complicated for such a simple problem.
Exemplos para estudantes
- He spoke superfluously and confused everyone.
adverb
formal
C2
property
2
with unnecessary repetition or wording
With extra words that are not needed.
Padrão de uso:
superfluously + [adjective]; superfluously [verb] (in writing/speech)
Erro comum:
Learners may overuse it where simpler words like "too wordy" or "redundant" are more natural.
Sinônimos
redundantly (Focuses on repetition of the same idea.)
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wordily (Focuses on using too many words.)
Antônimos
concisely (Using few words without losing meaning.)
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succinctly (Brief and clearly expressed.)
Colocações
superfluously wordy
|superfluously verbose
|superfluously redundant
|superfluously repetitive
|superfluously phrased
|superfluously explained
|superfluously stated
Temas
writing
|communication
|education
Exemplos
- The instructions are superfluously wordy and hard to follow.
- He superfluously repeated the same point in three different ways.
- Several paragraphs could be cut because they superfluously restate earlier sections.
Exemplos para estudantes
- This sentence is superfluously long.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
superfluously
AFI
GB/sˈupɚflˈusli/
US/sˈupɚflˈusli/
Sílabas e tonicidade
su - per - flu - ously (4 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (su)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: superfluously
- Plural: superfluouslies
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