This article, Chris Cillizza recently wrote, “is totally fascinating.”
Do you really need the word “totally,” Chris?
Related: When an Adjective Ruins a Noun
Addendum:
@Sprachgefuhl Totally.
— Chris Cillizza (@TheFix) October 7, 2014
Addendum (1/30/2015): Another example:
”Apple has been very visionary in creating and expanding significant new consumer electronics categories,” Mr. Sacconaghi said.
Do you really need the word “verb,” Mr. Sacconaghi?
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