superfluity
noun
su·per·flu·i·ty ˌsü-pər-ˈflü-ə-tē 
plural superfluities
1
a
: excess, oversupply
b
: something unnecessary or superfluous
2
: immoderate and especially luxurious living, habits, or desires
Synonyms
- amenity
- comfort
- extra
- frill
- indulgence
- luxury
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Example Sentences
spends most of her money on designer clothes and other superfluities a superfluity of wire coat hangers from all of those trips to the dry cleaner
Recent Examples on the Web Not quite as aged as the añejo, Clase Azul Reposado delivers a superfluity of flavor highlighted by cooked agave, tropical fruit, vanilla and toffee. 
Jason O'bryan, Robb Report, 20 July 2022 Not quite as aged as the añejo, Clase Azul Reposado delivers a superfluity of flavor highlighted by cooked agave, tropical fruit, vanilla and toffee. Jason O'bryan, Robb Report, 20 July 2022 Not quite as aged as the añejo, Clase Azul Reposado delivers a superfluity of flavor highlighted by cooked agave, tropical fruit, vanilla and toffee. Jason O'bryan, Robb Report, 20 July 2022 Not quite as aged as the añejo, Clase Azul Reposado delivers a superfluity of flavor highlighted by cooked agave, tropical fruit, vanilla and toffee. Jason O'bryan, Robb Report, 20 July 2022 Not quite as aged as the añejo, Clase Azul Reposado delivers a superfluity of flavor highlighted by cooked agave, tropical fruit, vanilla and toffee. Jason O'bryan, Robb Report, 20 July 2022 Sort of like a proto –Yeezus, except instead of rapping about falling in love with a Kardashian, Blanco rapped with a sly wit about the superfluity of gender. Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 28 June 2021 Not quite as aged as the añejo, Clase Azul Reposado delivers a superfluity of flavor highlighted by cooked agave, tropical fruit, vanilla and toffee. Jason O'bryan, Robb Report, 27 Apr. 2021 The twisting trails here are great to explore on horseback or mountain bike, with a superfluity of waterfalls offering excellent end points (check out Hardraw Force, Janet's Foss, and Aysgarth Falls). Jonathan Thompson, Travel + Leisure, 14 Mar. 2021 See More
Jason O'bryan, Robb Report, 20 July 2022 Not quite as aged as the añejo, Clase Azul Reposado delivers a superfluity of flavor highlighted by cooked agave, tropical fruit, vanilla and toffee. Jason O'bryan, Robb Report, 20 July 2022 Not quite as aged as the añejo, Clase Azul Reposado delivers a superfluity of flavor highlighted by cooked agave, tropical fruit, vanilla and toffee. Jason O'bryan, Robb Report, 20 July 2022 Not quite as aged as the añejo, Clase Azul Reposado delivers a superfluity of flavor highlighted by cooked agave, tropical fruit, vanilla and toffee. Jason O'bryan, Robb Report, 20 July 2022 Not quite as aged as the añejo, Clase Azul Reposado delivers a superfluity of flavor highlighted by cooked agave, tropical fruit, vanilla and toffee. Jason O'bryan, Robb Report, 20 July 2022 Sort of like a proto –Yeezus, except instead of rapping about falling in love with a Kardashian, Blanco rapped with a sly wit about the superfluity of gender. Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 28 June 2021 Not quite as aged as the añejo, Clase Azul Reposado delivers a superfluity of flavor highlighted by cooked agave, tropical fruit, vanilla and toffee. Jason O'bryan, Robb Report, 27 Apr. 2021 The twisting trails here are great to explore on horseback or mountain bike, with a superfluity of waterfalls offering excellent end points (check out Hardraw Force, Janet's Foss, and Aysgarth Falls). Jonathan Thompson, Travel + Leisure, 14 Mar. 2021 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English superfluitee, from Anglo-French superfluité, from Late Latin superfluitat-, superfluitas, from Latin superfluus
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
superfluities
noun
1
as in luxuries
something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary spends most of her money on designer clothes and other superfluities Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- luxuries
- amenities
- indulgences
- extravagances
- nonessentials
- frills
- comforts
- extras
- dainties
- accessories
- options
- delicacies
- niceties
- accoutrements
- treats
- accessaries
- accouterments
- bells and whistles
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- necessities
- requirements
- essentials
- basics
- fundamentals
- musts
2
as in surpluses
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 & Similar Words
- surpluses
- excesses
- surfeits
- overflows
- abundances
- sufficiencies
- overmuch
- oversupplies
- overabundances
- redundancies
- bounties
- surplusages
- superabundances
- bellyfuls
- overkills
- overages
- profusions
- plethoras
- fat
- pluses
- plenties
- plusses
- overpluses
- overstocks
- plentitudes
- overproductions
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- deficiencies
- insufficiencies
- deficits
- lacks
- scarcities
- undersupplies
- dearths
- wants