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100+ Words to Use Instead of VERY in English

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Have you ever noticed how often you use the word ‘very’? If you want to better your English and to make it sound more, well, you should start with your vocabulary. Of course, you know thousands of words but do you know how to say ‘very’ in more than 100 ways?

Words to Use Instead of VERY

100+ Words to Use Instead of VERY in English.

The word “very” is a common word that is often used to express degree or intensity. While it serves its purpose, using the same word repeatedly can become monotonous and lacks variety in writing. There are many alternative words that can be used to express the same sentiment in a more creative and interesting way.

List of words to use instead of Very

Here is a list of 50 alternative words to use instead of “very”:

  • Extremely
  • Seriously
  • Incredibly
  • Remarkably
  • Exceptionally
  • Astonishingly
  • Unusually
  • Exceptionally
  • Definitely
  • Definitely
  • Undeniably
  • Notably
  • Strikingly
  • Particularly
  • Significantly
  • Enormously
  • Utterly
  • Thoroughly
  • Fully
  • Wholly
  • Substantially
  • Notably
  • Profoundly
  • Monumentally
  • Abundantly
  • Strongly
  • Intensely
  • Heavily
  • Deeply
  • Immensely
  • Utmost
  • Abjectly
  • Altogether
  • Absolutely
  • Completely
  • Entirely
  • Unconditionally
  • Thoroughly
  • Absolutely
  • Unreservedly
  • Wholly
  • Unqualifiedly
  • Unequivocally
  • Unconditionally
  • Totality
  • Unconditionally
  • Utterly
  • Wholly
  • Completely
  • Unreservedly

Instead of Very…, we use…

Very noisy Deafening, rambunctious, rowdy
Very often Frequently, regularly
Very old Ancient, out-dated
Very old-fashioned Archaic, ancient, dated
Very open Transparent, clear, accessible
Very painful Excruciating, tender
Very pale Ashen, sallow, anaemic
Very perfect Flawless, immaculate
Vey poor Destitute, impoverished, broke
Very powerful Compelling, dominant, mighty
Very pretty Beautiful, stunning, gorgeous
Very quick Rapid, speedy
Very quiet Hushed, reserved
Very rainy Pouring, torrential
Very rich Wealthy, affluent, well-off
Very sad Sorrowful, dejected, mournful
Very scared Petrified, terrified
Very serious Grave, resolute
Very sharp Keen, acute
Very shiny Gleaming, lustrous
Very short Brief, precise
Very shy Timid, bashful, sheepish
Very simple Basic, plain
Very angry Furious, outraged, irate
Very bad Awful, atrocious, unacceptable
Very cute Adorable, dainty
Very complete Comprehensive, thorough, exhaustive
Very busy Swamped, snowed under
Very easy Effortless, straightforward
Very big Massive, giant
Very dangerous Perilous, precarious, formidable

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