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Superfluous vs Prestigious - What's the difference?

superfluous | prestigious |

As adjectives the difference between superfluous and prestigious

is that superfluous is in excess of what is required or sufficient while prestigious is of high prestige.

superfluous

English

Adjective

(-)
  • In excess of what is required or sufficient.
    • With a full rain suit, carrying an umbrella may be superfluous .

    Synonyms

    * excessive, extraneous, extra, pleonastic, supernumerary, surplus, unnecessary, extravagant

    Coordinate terms

    * gratuitous

    Related terms

    * superflux * superfluity * mellifluous

    prestigious

    English

    Alternative forms

    * (archaic)

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Of high prestige.
    • She has a prestigious job with an international organization.

    Usage notes

    * Objects: award, prize, job, address, school, university, college, club, journal, firm, institution, office, etc.

    References

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