SUPERFLUITY Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

superfluity

noun

ˌsü-pər-ˈflü-ə-tē

Definition of superfluity

as in luxury

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

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as in surplus

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

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Recent Examples of superfluity The Cullinan, which went on sale in 2018 and is now in its second generation, oozes superfluity, and that's totally fine. — Morgan Korn, ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026 After which, see its superfluity yet again relative to market entities that have long and capably filled central bank functions of providing near-term liquidity to the solvent, along with regulation to ensure sound operation based on those loans. — John Tamny, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025 The images aren’t only stripped of superfluities; they’re hermetically sealed off from anything that could impinge from offscreen, from the world at large. — Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024 Randomness emerges as the missing ingredient, the defence against superfluity, the guarantor that any person is, in fact, the only self. — Hazlitt, 12 June 2024 See All Example Sentences for superfluity

Recent Examples of Synonyms for superfluity

Noun

Rather than replicating the formula of an international luxury chain, Elegance has built its reputation on intimate hotels that celebrate Vietnamese hospitality, thoughtful design, and sense of place.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
Mohamed brings more than two decades of global experience leading product strategy from concept through to market for luxury, fashion and lifestyle brands.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of luxury

Noun

The mayor also plans to declare a $520 million surplus in tax increment finance revenue.

— Chris Tye, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
The Treasury also reported Friday that September's monthly deficit came in at $27 billion, a reversal from the prior year, when the department saw a surplus of $198 billion in the month.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of surplus

Noun

Jackson Hole's first and only ski-in, ski-out ultra-luxury private club and residences, which opened in January 2026, has five-star amenities, personalized service, and accommodations that rival the swishiest rentals.

— Lindsay Cohn, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
Davidson Just outside Charlotte and with all the hospital amenities of the nearby metro, Davidson isn’t just for the college students of its namesake university.

— Eva Flowe, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of amenity

Noun

The proportions remain practical, and the overall design avoids some of the visual excesses found elsewhere in the segment.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026
The hotel interprets this mantra through balanced proportions, restrained interiors, and a hospitality approach that favors comfort over excess.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of excess

Noun

This recipe for double crust apple pie delivers a mix of tart and sweet along with cinnamon that is crispy, delicious and is worth the indulgence.

— Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
Key ingredients include togetherness, relaxation, indulgence, presence and comfort.

— Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of indulgence

Noun

From 2016 to 2025, Netflix partnered with more than 80 Korean production companies on shows employing upward of 20,000 actors and crew members, along with 70,000 extras and day workers.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Oct. 2026
Denali Suites are the splurge, with all of the extras above plus a refrigerator and private balcony looking toward Denali National Park and Preserve.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026

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