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What is a redundant adjective?

A redundant adjective is an adjective that unnecessarily repeats a meaning already implied by another word in the sentence. It adds unnecessary information, making the sentence sound awkward or repetitive.

Here are some examples:

Original sentence: The bright sunshine was glaring in my eyes.

Redundant adjective: The bright sunshine was brightly glaring in my eyes.

* "Bright" and "brightly" are both conveying the same idea of intensity. Using both is redundant.

Original sentence: The old antique was very valuable.

Redundant adjective: The ancient antique was very valuable.

* "Antique" already implies that the object is old. Using "ancient" is redundant.

Why avoid redundant adjectives?

* Clarity: Redundant adjectives can make your writing unclear and confusing.

* Conciseness: They add unnecessary words and make your writing longer than it needs to be.

* Impact: They can make your writing sound less impactful and less professional.

Note: Sometimes, using a redundant adjective can be effective for emphasis or for creating a particular tone. However, in most cases, it's best to avoid redundancy.

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