The difference between Extravagant and Superfluous

When used as adjectives, extravagant means exceeding the bounds of something, whereas superfluous means in excess of what is required or sufficient.


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  1. Extravagant as an adjective:

    Exceeding the bounds of something; roving; hence, foreign.

  2. Extravagant as an adjective:

    Extreme; wild; excessive; unrestrained.

    Examples:

    "'extravagant acts, praise, or abuse"

  3. Extravagant as an adjective:

    Exorbitant.

  4. Extravagant as an adjective:

    Profuse in expenditure; prodigal; wasteful.

    Examples:

    "an extravagant man; extravagant expense"

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  1. Superfluous as an adjective:

    In excess of what is required or sufficient.

    Examples:

    "With a full rain suit, carrying an umbrella may be superfluous."