superfluity

superfluity

noun

Definition of SUPERFLUITY

1

something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary <spends most of her money on designer clothes and other superfluities>

Synonyms amenity, comfort, extra, frill, indulgence, superfluity

Related Words extravagance, nonessential; dainty, delicacy, nicety, treat; accessory (also accessary), accoutrement (or accouterment), bells and whistles, option

Antonyms 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>

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

Near Antonyms dearth, lack, scarcity, want

Antonyms deficiency, deficit, insufficiency, undersupply