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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