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Superfluous vs Verbosely - What's the difference?

superfluous | verbosely |

As an adjective superfluous

is in excess of what is required or sufficient.

As an adverb verbosely is

in a verbose manner; in a fashion employing more lengthy phrasing, utilizing extraneous words, making use of superfluous verbiage, applying more grandiose verbal construction, etc, than is strictly required, necessary, or desirable, in order to convey the essential nature of the communication.

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

    verbosely

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a verbose manner; in a fashion employing more lengthy phrasing, utilizing extraneous words, making use of superfluous verbiage, applying more grandiose verbal construction, etc., than is strictly required, necessary, or desirable, in order to convey the essential nature of the communication.
  • Synonyms

    * long-windedly

    Antonyms

    * tersely