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100+ Words to use instead of very

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Ways to use words instead of “Very”

There are countless synonyms of a single word but we don’t have a full grip on all those words, we just know a few of them that we used daily but in this advanced postmodern era, we also need to be a little bit advanced, and learn new things, learn new words, because in this age of development everyone wants to do something new and wants to use words that is why we should need to stay connected with things and to acquire something new or try to learn as much as possible.

If you want your writing to stand out as the best, it is important to have a list of words you can use instead of “Very”. The word “very“, though useful, is overused and inaccurate, even when paired with another word. You can make your writing stronger by reducing the frequency with which you use phrases.

Veryis used to emphasize the Adjective and Adverb.

Meaning to a great degree   adj

words used instead of very

Very Lazy Indolent
Very Fat Obese
Very afraid  Terrified
Very simple Basic
Very detailed Meticulous 
Very angry Furious 
Very beautiful Exquisite 
Very fast Quick
Very risky Perilous 
Very short Brief
Very worried Distressed 
Very accurate Exact
Very clean Spotless

words used instead of very

Very quite Silent
Very painful Excruclating
Very perfect Flawless
Very poor Underprivileged 
Very proud Honored 
Very numerous Diverse
Very  often Frequently 
Very old Ancient 
Very quick Rapid
Very raining Pouring
Very rainy Drizzly
Very roomy Spacious
Very pale Ashen

 

words used instead of very

Very sad  Sorrowful 
Very shy Timid 
Very simple Basic
Very skinny Skeletal 
Very sleepy Lethargic
Very slow Sluggish 
Very serious Grave
Very sherp Keen
Very shiny Gleaming
Very short Brief
Very  strong Unyielding 
Very stupid Idiotic 
Very sure Certain 

 

synonyms of very

Very talented Gifted
Very tall Towering
Very tasty Delicious 
Very thin Gaunt
Very valuable  Precious
Very warm Hot
Very weak Frall
Very wet Soaked
Very tight Constricting 
Very ugly Hideous 
Very tired Exhausted 
Very sorry Apologetic 
Very special Exceptional 

 

synonyms of very

Very smelly Pungent
Very smooth Sleek
Very willing Eager
Very long-lasting Enduring
Very nervous Apprehensive 
Very neat Immaculate 
Very risky Preilous 
Very creative Innovative 
Very light Luminous 
Very noisy Deafening 
Very upset Distressed 
Very cute Adorable 
Very colorful  Virant

 

words use instead of very

Very open Transparent 
Very quiet Hushed
Very rich Wealthy
Very sharp Keen
Very scary Chilling
Very old-fashioned Excruciating 
Very cold Freezing
Very mean Cruel
Very boring Dull
Very lively Animated
Very often Frequently
Very friendly  Amiable
Very messy Slovenly

Alternatives of the word to used instead of very “Very”

  • amazingly
  • awfully
  • decidedly
  • enormously
  • exceedingly
  • exceptionally
  • excessively
  • extraordinarily
  • extremely
  • horrifically
  • immensely
  • incredibly
  • majorly
  • massively
  • overly
  • staggeringly
  • supremely
  • terrifically
  • tremendously
  • vastly

Alternatives words used instead of  Very Angry

The word very is often used in front of the term angry. Use these phrases instead of saying “very angry”.

  • enraged
  • furious
  • seething
  • livid
  • irate
  • apoplectic
  • murderous
  • incensed
  • livid
  • incandescent
  • outraged
  • steaming
  • seething

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Ways to Say Very Bad

Sometimes the word bad isn’t sufficient to convey just how not good something really is. One of these other ways to say “very bad” just might get the point across.

  • abominable
  • awful
  • horrible
  • terrible

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Words to Use Instead of Very Beautiful

The word beautiful is more intense than pretty, but sometimes it’s still not sufficient to capture the degree of beauty. These words go beyond beautiful.

  • exquisite
  • gorgeous
  • lovely
  • ravishing
  • stunning

Options for Very Big or Very Large

When describing something that is “very big” or large in size, there are a number of appropriate one-word options.

  • colossal
  • enormous
  • huge
  • humongous
  • gigantic
  • massive

More Ways to Say Very Boring

When something is beyond boring, the least you can do is find a more interesting description than the phrase “very boring.”

  • dull
  • mind-numbing
  • pedantic
  • tedious
  • tiresome

Other Ways to Say Very Bright

Some things are so bright that the word at least needs a very in front of it. For an even more specific decision, opt for one of these synonyms for “very bright.”

  • brilliant
  • dazzling
  • glowing
  • luminous
  • radiant

Alternatives to Very Careful

When someone takes carefulness to a high level, the individual can be described as “very careful.” One of the following words might best describe the person.

  • cautious
  • fastidious
  • hesitant
  • painstaking
  • risk-averse

Ways to Say Very Clean

There is clean and then there is beyond clean. Consider these words when you’re looking for an unambiguous way to describe something as “very clean.”

  • gleaming
  • immaculate
  • pristine
  • spic and span
  • spotless

Other Words for Very Clear

When there is little room for doubt, the phrase “very clear” is a common expression. You may want to instead use one of the options below.

  • apparent
  • clear as a bell
  • crystal clear
  • evident
  • glaring
  • obvious

Options Instead of Very Cold

There are varying degrees of cold, from a slight chill to “very cold” to an extreme degree. Consider one of these options.

  • arctic
  • frosty
  • ice-cold
  • freezing
  • frigid

Alternate Wording for Very Easy

If something isn’t difficult, it’s easy. Sometimes it’s so simple that you need to clarify that it’s easier than easy. Rather than describing something as “very easy,” consider one of the terms below.

  • effortless
  • painless
  • super-simple
  • uncomplicated
  • undemanding

Other words used instead of  Very Exciting

Some things are a little bit exciting while others are very exciting. Discover single words to convey the upper bounds of that spectrum.

  • breathtaking
  • electrifying
  • exhilarating
  • intoxicating
  • mind-blowing
  • thrilling

Alternatives to Very Fast

When you’re looking to express that something is happening very fast or occurring very quickly, consider one of these terms.

  • expeditiously
  • hasty
  • quickly
  • rapidly
  • speedy
  • whirlwind

Options for Very Good

If something is more than just good, it’s not unusual to describe it as very good. Or, you could use one of the following words.

  • amazing
  • excellent
  • outstanding
  • stupendous
  • superb

Words used instead of  Very Happy

Are you looking for a way to express extreme happiness? The words below are good alternatives to simply stating that you’re very happy.

  • delighted
  • ecstatic
  • overjoyed
  • tickled
  • thrilled

Alternatives to Very Hot

Sometimes the temperature is so hot that describing it that way just doesn’t get the point across. Consider these options to simply adding very to the word hot.

  • blistering
  • broiling
  • burning
  • stifling
  • sweltering
  • torrid

Options for Saying Very Much

When you’re searching for an alternative to the phrase “very much,” one of the terms below may be exactly what you need.

  • abundantly
  • badly
  • copiously
  • greatly
  • hugely

Alternate Wording for Very Quiet

When a sound is so soft that it’s below the threshold for very quiet, one might say that it is very quiet. Or, it would also be appropriate to use one of the following terms.

  • barely audible
  • faint
  • hushed
  • muffled
  • muted

Other Ways to Say Very Same

In the phrase “very same,” the word very is used as an adjective. Substitute one of these words to clearly convey what you mean.

  • exact
  • identical
  • particular
  • precise

Alternatives to Very Short

When something occurs for only a very short period of time, there are a number of words that can convey your precise meaning.

  • brief
  • fleeting
  • hasty
  • short-lived
  • transient

Options for Very Small

Short is one way that a person or object could be very small. Use one of the following words to precisely communicate what you mean by small.

  • microscopic
  • minuscule
  • petite
  • teensy-weensy
  • tiny

Other Ways to Say Very Smart

When you’re describing a person or an idea as very smart, you might want to use one of the phrases below.

  • astute
  • brilliant
  • highly intelligent
  • knowledgeable
  • supersmart

Alternative Words for Very Strong

The phrase “very strong” could be used to describe physical strength, a strong belief or opinion, or a scent. Choose an appropriate synonym.

  • fervent
  • forceful
  • powerful
  • pungent
  • resolute
  • unwavering
  • vehement

Other Words for Very Tired

When you’re so tired that it’s hard to find a word to accurately convey just how very tired you are, consider one of these options.

  • bone-tired
  • exhausted
  • fatigued
  • pooped
  • weary
  • worn out

Alternatives to Very Poor

When describing a circumstance in which a person lacks funds to an extreme degree, use one of these words. Each is a synonym for the phrase “very poor.”

  • broke
  • destitute
  • impoverished
  • needy
  • penniless

Synonyms for Very Ugly

Are you looking for a more sophisticated way to say “very ugly”? Consider one of these synonyms.

  • grotesque
  • gruesome
  • hideous
  • horrible-looking
  • revolting
  • unsightly

Other Ways to Say Very Weak

When a person lacks strength to an extreme degree, the individual can be described as “very weak.” There are several suitable synonyms for this phrase.

  • delicate
  • feeble
  • frail
  • infirm
  • powerless

 

Before choosing a different word to use instead of too much, you need to decide how to use it in a sentence. Very unusual because it can be used as an adjective and an adverb. Consider the function that the word actually uses before replacing it.

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