completely superfluous

Frequency: 7.814.1 per million words

Emphasizes that something is entirely unnecessary.

superfluousADVERB + superfluous

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completely

Examples (10)

  • His lengthy explanation was completely superfluous.
  • The extra features they added were completely superfluous to the basic function.
  • After the initial success, further marketing efforts became completely superfluous.
  • In the age of digital photography, film cameras are now completely superfluous.
  • The second layer of paint was completely superfluous as the first coat was already perfect.
  • He realized his apology was completely superfluous because no offense had been taken.
  • With the advent of smartphones, pocket calculators are now completely superfluous for most people.
  • The detailed instructions were completely superfluous given the user's expertise.
  • Adding another ornament to the already decorated tree would be completely superfluous.
  • The redundant clause in the contract was completely superfluous.