What are superfluous words? Superfluous words are those words which are unnecessary and are just redundant in an expression. Why would you use extra words and longer expressions that can confuse the reader when you can say the same thing in less words? Using extra words won’t help anyone.

Superfluous writing may include redundant phrases or tautologies. They can also be filler words that do not contribute meaning to the sentence. Writers and speakers recommend removing them because you will look uncertain of what you’re saying.

being more than is sufficient or required; excessive. unnecessary or needless. Obsolete. possessing or spending more than enough or necessary; extravagant. obsolete.