{"id":4239,"date":"2022-02-20T16:25:21","date_gmt":"2022-02-20T16:25:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnenglish100.com\/?p=4239"},"modified":"2024-01-11T15:49:23","modified_gmt":"2024-01-11T15:49:23","slug":"very","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/learnenglish100.com\/very\/","title":{"rendered":"Replace Very – Let’s Get to Know Some Useful Fancy Words"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Vocabulary enrichment is a very necessary skill for natives and foreign learners alike. Here’s a list of words that can reiterate and emphasize the meaning required from very:<\/p>\n

Very Healthy = Hale<\/p>\n

Very open = Transparent<\/p>\n

Very old = Grizzled<\/p>\n

Very Loud = Thunderous<\/p>\n

Very pale = Ashen<\/p>\n

Very afraid = Fearful<\/p>\n

Very perfect = Flawless<\/p>\n

Very friendly = Amiable<\/p>\n

Very tactile = Touchable<\/p>\n

Very evil = Wicked<\/p>\n

Very wide = Expansive<\/p>\n

Very cold = Freezing = Frigid<\/p>\n

Very rainy = Pouring<\/p>\n

Very noisy = Deafening<\/p>\n

Very necessary = Vital = Essential = Crucial = Critical<\/p>\n

Very interesting = Captivating = Breath-taking<\/p>\n

Very empty = Desolate<\/p>\n

Very rowdy = Boisterous<\/p>\n

Very ill = Infirm<\/p>\n

Very conventional = Traditional<\/p>\n

Very traditional = Conservative<\/p>\n

Very terrible = Dreadful<\/p>\n

Very tamed = Docile<\/p>\n

Very crunchy = Crispy<\/p>\n

Very fancy = Lavish<\/p>\n

Very detailed = Meticulous<\/p>\n

Very cheap = Stingy<\/p>\n

Very immoral = Depraved<\/p>\n

Very caring = Compassionate<\/p>\n

Very nice = Enjoyable<\/p>\n

Very full = Overflowing<\/p>\n

Very powerful = Compelling<\/p>\n

Very dirty = Squalid = Filthy<\/p>\n

Very different = Disparate<\/p>\n

Very difficult = Arduous = Complicated = Complex = Sophisticated<\/p>\n

Very new = Novel<\/p>\n

Very complete = Comprehensive = Extensive<\/p>\n

Very smelly = Pungent<\/p>\n

Very negative = Pessimistic<\/p>\n

Very impressive = Extraordinary<\/p>\n

Very frightened = Alarmed<\/p>\n

Very numerous = Abundant<\/p>\n

Very tired = Exhausted<\/p>\n

Very occasionally = Seldom<\/p>\n

Very fertile = Prolific<\/p>\n

Very little = Tiny = Small = Petite = Minuscule<\/p>\n

Very dry = Parched = Arid<\/p>\n

Very short = Brief<\/p>\n

Very disagreeable = Contrary<\/p>\n

Very poor = Destitute = Underprivileged<\/p>\n

Very often = Frequently<\/p>\n

Very competitive = Ambitious<\/p>\n

Very curious = Inquisitive<\/p>\n

Very angry = Furious<\/p>\n

Very colorful = Vibrant<\/p>\n

Very civil = Polite = Civilized<\/p>\n

Very deformed = Twisted<\/p>\n

Very competitive = Cutthroat<\/p>\n

Very treacherous = Traitorous<\/p>\n

Very crowded = Bustling<\/p>\n

Very dismal = Miserable<\/p>\n

Very tight = Constricting<\/p>\n

Very confused = Perplexed<\/p>\n

Very big = Massive<\/p>\n

Very willing = Impatient<\/p>\n

Very willing = Eager<\/p>\n

Very expensive = Costly<\/p>\n

Very accurate = Exact<\/p>\n

Very distinct = Unique<\/p>\n

Very clean = Spotless = Pristine<\/p>\n

Very wicked = Villainous = Evil<\/p>\n

Very visible = Conspicuous<\/p>\n

Very likely = Expected<\/p>\n

Very stupid = Idiotic<\/p>\n

Very obvious = Apparent<\/p>\n

Very educational = Enlightening = Illuminating<\/p>\n

Very fierce = Vicious<\/p>\n

Very delicate = Subtle<\/p>\n

Very painful = Excruciating<\/p>\n

Very sharp = Keen (Mentally & Physically)<\/p>\n

Very sure = Certain = Positive<\/p>\n

Very specific = Precise<\/p>\n

Very dramatic = Theatrical<\/p>\n

Very bad = Awful = Atrocious<\/p>\n

Very fair = Equitable<\/p>\n

Very old-fashioned = Archaic<\/p>\n

Very old = Ancient<\/p>\n

Very weak = Frail = Fragile = Feeble<\/p>\n

Very immature = Childish<\/p>\n

Very violent = Abusive<\/p>\n

Very soft = Downy<\/p>\n

Very soft = Malleable<\/p>\n

Very wise = Sage<\/p>\n

Very helpful = Supportive<\/p>\n

Very famous = Renowned<\/p>\n

Very wary = Skeptical = Suspicious = Dubious<\/p>\n

Very hungry = Starving = Ravenous<\/p>\n

Very funny = Hilarious<\/p>\n

Very restricting = Smothering = Stifling<\/p>\n

Very talented = Gifted<\/p>\n

Very faithful = Loyal<\/p>\n

Very upset = Distraught<\/p>\n

Very quick = Rapid = Swift<\/p>\n

Very informal = Casual<\/p>\n

Very rude = Vulgar<\/p>\n

Very mean = Cruel<\/p>\n

Very windy = Blustery<\/p>\n

Very windy = Roaring<\/p>\n

Very basic = Simple = Rudimentary<\/p>\n

Very light = Buoyant<\/p>\n

Very loose = Slack<\/p>\n

Very serious = Solemn<\/p>\n

Very numerous = Diverse<\/p>\n

Very quiet = Silent = Hushed<\/p>\n

Very wild = Untamed<\/p>\n

Very far = Distant<\/p>\n

Very Scary = Terrifying = Chilling = Daunting<\/p>\n

Very Scared = Petrified<\/p>\n

Very ugly = Hideous<\/p>\n

Very tall = Towering<\/p>\n

Very messy = Slovenly<\/p>\n

Very precious = Valuable = Priceless<\/p>\n

Very intelligent = Brainy<\/p>\n

Very amazed = Astounded<\/p>\n

Very wet = Soaked = Saturated<\/p>\n

Very aware = Conscious<\/p>\n

Very strong = Unyielding = Forceful = Muscular = Aggressive<\/p>\n

Very serious = Grave<\/p>\n

Very emotional = Demonstrative<\/p>\n

Very few = Meager<\/p>\n

Very greedy = Gluttonous<\/p>\n

Very moody = Morose = Glum = Sullen = Sour = Gloomy<\/p>\n

Very unhappy = Miserable<\/p>\n

Very worried = Distressed = Concerned<\/p>\n

Very optimistic = Enthusiastic<\/p>\n

Very beautiful = Pretty = Handsome = Gorgeous = Marvelous = Exquisite<\/p>\n

Very shiny = Gleaming<\/p>\n

Very responsible = Dependable<\/p>\n

Very fizzy = Effervescent<\/p>\n

Very Skinny = Skeletal = Gaunt = Bony<\/p>\n

Very useful = Expedient<\/p>\n

Very sorry = Apologetic = Remorseful<\/p>\n

Very embarrassed = Mortified<\/p>\n

Very presentable = Shipshape<\/p>\n

Very rich = Wealthy<\/p>\n

Very proud = Honored = Revered<\/p>\n

Very big = Roomy = Spacious = Vast<\/p>\n

Very sad = Sorrowful<\/p>\n

Very tasty = Delicious = Delectable<\/p>\n

Very slow = Sluggish = Tardy<\/p>\n

Very large = Huge = Immense = Colossal<\/p>\n

Very unlikely = Improbable<\/p>\n

Very inebriated = Intoxicated<\/p>\n

Very protective = Defensive<\/p>\n

Very creamy = Velvety = Lustrous<\/p>\n

Very clever = Brilliant = Astute = Bright<\/p>\n

Very anxious = Dismayed<\/p>\n

Very clear = Obvious<\/p>\n

Very happy = Ecstatic = Jubilant<\/p>\n

Very sour = Acerbic<\/p>\n

Very much = Plenty<\/p>\n

Very risky = Perilous<\/p>\n

Very persuasive = Convincing<\/p>\n

Very sassy = Impertinent<\/p>\n

Very fond = Devoted<\/p>\n

Very nice = Kind<\/p>\n

Very firm = Solid<\/p>\n

Very lucky = Charmed<\/p>\n

Very juicy = Succulent<\/p>\n

Very heavy = Leaden = Laden<\/p>\n

Very hard = Inflexible<\/p>\n

Very pure = Unadulterated<\/p>\n

Very neat = Immaculate<\/p>\n

Very nervous = Apprehensive<\/p>\n

Very relevant = Germane<\/p>\n

Very lazy = Indolent<\/p>\n

Very corrupt = Fraudulent<\/p>\n

Very lavish = Excessive<\/p>\n

Very smooth = Sleek = Silky<\/p>\n

Very much so = Of course<\/p>\n

Very graceful = Flowing<\/p>\n

Very significant = Key<\/p>\n

Very severe = Acute = Intensive<\/p>\n

Very opinionated = Dogmatic<\/p>\n

Very unusual = Abnormal<\/p>\n

Very jealous = Envious<\/p>\n

Very successful = Lucrative<\/p>\n

Very strange = Weird = Eccentric<\/p>\n

Very strict = Stern<\/p>\n

Very similar = Alike = Identical<\/p>\n

Very substantial = Considerable<\/p>\n

Very pleasant = Satisfying<\/p>\n

Very musical = Melodious<\/p>\n

Very honest = Candid<\/p>\n

Very sudden = Unexpected = Abrupt = Unforeseen = Accidental = Unanticipated = Unpredictable = Startling = Fortuitous = Serendipitous<\/p>\n

Very shaky = Tremulous<\/p>\n

Very suitable = Appropriate = Pertinent<\/p>\n

Very confused = Baffled<\/p>\n

Very Tense = Overwrought = Strained = Agitated<\/p>\n

Very safe = Harmless<\/p>\n

Very realistic = Genuine<\/p>\n

Very thick & short = Stubby<\/p>\n

Very logical = Rational<\/p>\n

Very near = Handy<\/p>\n

Very bloody = Gory<\/p>\n

Very hairy = Hirsute<\/p>\n

Very charming = Alluring = Seductive = Attractive = Enticing = Fascinating = Tempting = Irresistible<\/p>\n

Very excited = Thrilled = Exhilarated<\/p>\n

Very good = Excellent = Superb = Fantastic = Sensational<\/p>\n

Very long-term = Enduring<\/p>\n

Very hard-to-find = Rare<\/p>\n

Very determined = Resolute<\/p>\n

Very popular = Trendy<\/p>\n

Very rare = Scarce<\/p>\n

Very smart = Intelligent = Sophisticated<\/p>\n

Very conscious = Deliberate<\/p>\n

Very lonely = Isolated<\/p>\n

Very confident = Poised<\/p>\n

Very depressed = Despondent<\/p>\n

Very dear = Cherished<\/p>\n

Very Desperate = Frantic<\/p>\n

Very gregarious = Convivial<\/p>\n

Very cute = Adorable<\/p>\n

Very creative = Innovative<\/p>\n

Very fat = Obese<\/p>\n

Very consistent = Constant<\/p>\n

Very stinky = Putrid = Fetid = Rotten = Decaying = Repulsive = Abhorrent = Revolting<\/p>\n

Very lively = Animated = Vivacious<\/p>\n

Very lively = Energetic<\/p>\n

Very easy = Effortless = Facile<\/p>\n

Very glad = Overjoyed<\/p>\n

Very religious = Spiritual<\/p>\n

Very annoying = Exasperating<\/p>\n

Very practical = Realistic<\/p>\n

Very special = Exceptional<\/p>\n

Very hostile = Belligerent<\/p>\n

Very neat = Orderly<\/p>\n

Very busy = Swamped<\/p>\n

Very sweet = Thoughtful<\/p>\n

Very young = Underdeveloped<\/p>\n

Very careful = Cautious<\/p>\n

Very calm = Serene<\/p>\n

Very reasonable = Equitable<\/p>\n

Very boring = Dull = Tedious<\/p>\n

Very high = Soaring<\/p>\n

Very sleepy = Lethargic<\/p>\n

Very unfair = Unjust<\/p>\n

Very bright = Dazzling = Luminous<\/p>\n

Very fragile = Tenuous<\/p>\n

Very high = Soaring<\/p>\n

Very quiet = Noiseless<\/p>\n

Very positive = Optimistic<\/p>\n

Very great = Terrific<\/p>\n

Very loved = Appreciated = Adored<\/p>\n

Very common = Familiar<\/p>\n

Very creepy = Unnerving<\/p>\n

Very fierce = Ferocious<\/p>\n

Very deep = Profound = Abysmal<\/p>\n

Very zealous = Driven<\/p>\n

Very recent = The latest<\/p>\n

Very hot = Sweltering = Scorching = Scalding = Burning<\/p>\n

Very hurt = Battered<\/p>\n

Very capable = Accomplished = Efficient = Competent<\/p>\n

Very sweet = Syrupy<\/p>\n

Also, as a writer, you do not have to change the word very with the adjective together. You can simply change the word<\/a> very alone:<\/p>\n

Synonyms of Very:
\nAbsolutely<\/p>\n

Greatly<\/p>\n

Enormously<\/p>\n

Really<\/p>\n

Remarkably<\/p>\n

Profoundly<\/p>\n

Decidedly<\/p>\n

Exceptionally<\/p>\n

Totally<\/p>\n

Tremendously<\/p>\n

One of the most used words and the most basic one is the word very. It provides the required affirmation of the meaning intended, however, excess in using it might bring out a fear that one is not able to think of a synonym, thus indicating his\/her weak and limited storage of vocabs.<\/p>\n

On a final note, you should diversify your choice of words<\/a> to avoid boring your readers. Hook them by using attractive words and constantly improve your word choice by continuous reading and being familiar with the connotations of every single one of them. We will help you with the connotations in our upcoming articles, so stay tuned!<\/p>\n

you can replace \u201cvery accurate\u201d by saying \u201cexact.\u201d Instead of saying \u201cvery clear\u201c, say \u201cobvious.\u201c Don’t repeat yourself by using \u201cvery\u201d too much.<\/strong> <\/span>1<\/sup><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

FAQ<\/h2>\n

How do I stop using very?<\/h3>\n

To stop using “very” excessively in your writing and speech, consider the following tips:<\/p>\n

Expand Your Vocabulary:<\/strong> One of the reasons people rely on “very” is because they lack alternative words that convey the same degree of emphasis. Work on expanding your vocabulary by learning synonyms and adjectives that are more precise and descriptive.<\/p>\n

Use Stronger Adjectives:<\/strong> Instead of saying “very happy,” consider using “ecstatic” or “delighted.” Find adjectives that capture the intensity you want to express without relying on “very.”<\/p>\n

Show, Don’t Tell:<\/strong> Rather than using “very” to emphasize an adjective, show the intensity through specific details and examples. For instance, instead of saying “very beautiful,” describe the beauty of something or someone in detail.<\/p>\n

Revise and Edit:<\/strong> When proofreading your writing, pay attention to instances where you’ve used “very” and see if there are better ways to convey the same meaning. Replace “very” with more precise words or rephrase sentences to eliminate the need for it.<\/p>\n

Practice Concise Writing:<\/strong> Practice writing in a more concise manner. Eliminate unnecessary modifiers and focus on expressing your thoughts clearly and succinctly.<\/p>\n

Read Widely:<\/strong> Reading books, articles, and essays by skilled writers can expose you to various writing styles and techniques. Take note of how accomplished writers avoid overusing “very” and learn from their examples.<\/p>\n

Seek Feedback:<\/strong> Ask others to review your writing and provide feedback on your use of “very.” They can point out instances where it’s unnecessary or suggest alternative phrasing.<\/p>\n

Use “Very” Sparingly:<\/strong> While it’s advisable to reduce your reliance on “very,” there may be situations where it serves a purpose. Use it sparingly and only when it genuinely enhances your expression.<\/p>\n

Be Mindful:<\/strong> Cultivate mindfulness in your writing and speech. As you become more aware of your tendency to use “very,” you can consciously choose stronger, more descriptive language.<\/p>\n

Edit Ruthlessly:<\/strong> During the editing process, be ruthless in identifying and eliminating unnecessary instances of “very.” Challenge yourself to find better ways to convey your ideas.<\/p>\n

What can I use instead of very?<\/h3>\n

Extremely<\/strong>: Use “extremely” to emphasize the intensity of a quality. For example, “extremely happy” instead of “very happy.”<\/p>\n

Incredibly<\/strong>: “Incredibly” is a strong intensifier. For instance, “incredibly talented” instead of “very talented.”<\/p>\n

Exceptionally<\/strong>: This word denotes a high degree of a quality, such as “exceptionally beautiful” instead of “very beautiful.”<\/p>\n

Immensely<\/strong>: Use “immensely” to indicate a great amount or degree, like “immensely proud” instead of “very proud.”<\/p>\n

Terribly<\/strong>: “Terribly” can be used to convey a strong negative quality, like “terribly sad” instead of “very sad.”<\/p>\n

Remarkably<\/strong>: Use “remarkably” to highlight something noteworthy or impressive. For example, “remarkably skilled” instead of “very skilled.”<\/p>\n

In conclusion<\/strong>, replacing the word “very” with more descriptive and precise alternatives is an excellent way to elevate your writing and speech. By incorporating these fancy words and phrases into your vocabulary, you can convey a richer and more nuanced range of meanings. This not only adds depth to your communication but also makes it more engaging and impactful.<\/p>\n

Remember that language is a versatile tool<\/a>, and the choice of words can significantly influence how your message is received. So, whether you’re writing an essay, having a conversation, or crafting a persuasive argument, consider the power of these alternatives to “very.” Embrace the beauty and diversity of the English language, and watch your expressions become more colorful, vivid, and eloquent.<\/p>\n

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