The phrase "superfluous words" refers to unnecessary or excessive language that can be removed from a text without affecting its overall meaning. Full definition
You will pick up on those awkward sentences that are way too long because you are trying to make more than one point and use way too many superfluous words in one sentence (yes, that was intentional). (lawyerist.com)
Be ruthless with the delete button so your message and the impact of your story won't get lost in all the clutter of superfluous words and repetitive sentences. (killzoneblog.com)
Other superfluous words like «responsible for,» «oversight of,» and «duties included» unnecessarily complicate and hide your experience, Gelbard says. (businessinsider.com)