— superfluously , adv. — superfluousness , n.
/soo perr"flooh euhs/ , adj.
1. being more than is sufficient or required; excessive.
2. unnecessary or needless.
3. Obs. possessing or spending more than enough or necessary; extravagant.
[ 1400-50; late ME superfluus, equiv. to super- SUPER- + flu- (s. of fluere to flow) + -us -OUS ]
Syn. 1. extra; redundant.