Both Uses of
superfluous
in
Fathers and Sons
- To my idea your presence here is superfluous; I cannot endure you; I despise you; and if that is not enough for you ...'†
Chpt 24 *
- After installing his son as before in his study, he almost hid himself away from him, and he kept his wife from all superfluous demonstrations of tenderness.†
Chpt 27
Definition:
more than is needed, desired, or required