Definitions
- Describing something that is abundant or overflowing. - Referring to language that is excessively verbose or flowery. - Talking about a person who is excessively talkative or loquacious.
- Describing something that is too much or beyond what is necessary. - Referring to behavior that is extreme or unreasonable. - Talking about an amount or degree that is more than what is appropriate or expected.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is beyond what is necessary or appropriate.
- 2Both can have negative connotations.
- 3Both can be used to describe behavior, language, or amounts.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Superfluent is less common and more specific than excessive, which is a more versatile and widely used term.
- 2Focus: Superfluent emphasizes abundance or overflow, while excessive focuses on going beyond what is necessary or appropriate.
- 3Connotation: Superfluent can have a positive connotation when referring to language that is eloquent or expressive, while excessive is generally negative.
- 4Intensity: Excessive implies a higher degree of excess than superfluent.
- 5Scope: Superfluent can refer to language or people, while excessive can also refer to amounts, behavior, or actions.
Remember this!
Superfluent and excessive are synonyms that describe something that goes beyond what is necessary or appropriate. However, superfluent emphasizes abundance or overflow, while excessive focuses on going beyond what is necessary or appropriate. Superfluent is less common and more specific, while excessive is more versatile and widely used.
