It’s easy to forget what to use instead of “very” when there are so many descriptive words in English. “Very” is an intensifier, an adverb or adverbial phrase that enhances the meaning of other expressions and emphasises their importance. Even though “very” might be easy to use, descriptive words allow you to be more creative in your writing, which can lead to better grades in school and university!
We’ve compiled a list of words you can use instead of “very” 👇🏾
| “Very” | Descriptive Words |
|---|---|
| Very angry | enraged, furious, incensed, livid, outraged, seething |
| Very bad | abominable, awful, horrible, terrible |
| Very beautiful | exquisite, gorgeous, lovely, ravishing, stunning |
| Very big/large | colossal, enormous, huge, humongous, gigantic, massive |
| Very boring | dull, mind-numbing, pedantic, tedious, tiresome |
| Very bright | brilliant, dazzling, glowing, luminous, radiant |
| Very careful | cautious, fastidious, hesitant, painstaking |
| Very clean | gleaning, immaculate, pristine, spotless |
| Very clear | apparent, crystal clear, evident, glaring, obvious |
| Very cold | arctic, frosty, ice-cold, freezing, frigid |
| Very easy | effortless, painless, uncomplicated, undemanding |
| Very exciting | breathtaking, electrifying, exhilarating, intoxicating, mind-blowing, thrilling |
| Very fast | expeditiously, hasty, quickly, rapidly, speedy, whirlwind |
| Very good | amazing, excellent, outstanding, stupendous, superb |
| Very happy | delighted, ecstatic, overjoyed, tickled, thrilled |
| Very hot | blistering, boiling, burning, stifling, sweltering, torrid |
| Very much | abundantly, badly, copiously, greatly, hugely |
| Very poor | broke, destitute, impoverished, needy, penniless |
| Very quiet | barely audible, faint, hushed, muffled, muted |
| Very same | exact, identical, particular, precise |
| Very short | brief, fleeting, hasty, short-lived, transient |
| Very small | microscopic, miniscule, petite, teensy-weensy, tiny |
| Very smart | astute, brilliant, highly intelligent, knowledgeable |
| Very strong | fervent, forceful, powerful, pungent, resolute, unwavering, vehement |
| Very tired | exhausted, fatigued, weary, worn out |
| Very ugly | grotesque, gruesome, hideous, revolting, unsightly |
| Very weak | delicate, feeble, frail, inform, powerless |
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