as in extra
being over what is needed
now that the dress code has been e-mailed to everyone and posted on our intranet site, a paper memo about it seems supererogatory
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of supererogatory
Precisely as Japan becomes a producer of Honda two-stroke engine motorcycles and other consumer distractions, Mishima is preoccupied with the glories of imperial Japan, revealed in the supererogatory sacrifices of its children.
—
Michael Brendan Dougherty, National Review, 7 Sep. 2020
These supererogatory merits were at the disposal of the pope, who could, in effect, offer them for sale.
—Marilynne Robinson, New Republic, 12 Dec. 2017
Michael Brendan Dougherty, National Review, 7 Sep. 2020
These supererogatory merits were at the disposal of the pope, who could, in effect, offer them for sale.
—Marilynne Robinson, New Republic, 12 Dec. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supererogatory
Adjective
-
Glass nails are meant to add a reflective mirror quality to nails, which can be captured with glazed, pearly, cat-eye, or jelly nail colors that give a little something extra to your usual neutral or other go-to shades.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
21 Mar. 2025
-
Utah was leading 3-2 with under two minutes to play when the Sabres pulled their goalie for an extra attacker.—
Matthew Fairburn,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
Shake out excess dirt or debris in the backyard or spray it down with a hose to eliminate any spots.—
Megan Schaltegger,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Mar. 2025
-
This rare condition is most often seen in adults with nephrotic syndrome, a type of kidney disease in which excess protein leaks into the urine.—
Alicen Nelson MD,
Verywell Health,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
Gleaners seeks senior volunteers Volunteers are needed to help Senior Gleaners of San Diego County, a volunteer group that harvests surplus fruit and vegetables from gardens and fields to donate to local nonprofits helping people in need.—
Encinitas Advocate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2025
-
As a result, surplus office space may need to be repurposed as housing and for other uses.—
Brian D. Taylor,
The Conversation,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
Each feeding globe is housed within its own metal ring, with wide openings for easy filling and cleaning, and the set even includes spare solar caps and feeding ports for many seasons of use.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Mar. 2025
-
The ship is capable of delivering ammunition, provisions, stores, spare parts, potable water and petroleum products to aircraft carrier groups and other naval forces, serving as a shuttle ship or station ship.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Supererogatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supererogatory. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share