+100 Words to Use Instead of Very PDF

If you’re looking for an alternative to very, don’t worry – you’re not alone! There are lots of other words out there that can express the same idea without sounding quite so…stuffy.

We’ve all been there. Sitting in a meeting, or in front of a group of people, and that one person says something that makes us want to cringe. They use a word that we know isn’t really appropriate, and it just sounds so wrong in the context. Maybe you’re even that person yourself from time to time.

Here are +100 words instead of very.

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100 Words Instead Of Very

words to use instead of very

Very sour	–	Acerbic
Very cute	–	Adorable
Very rough	–	Coarse
Very traditional	–	Conventional
Very opinionated	–	Dogmatic
Very zealous	–	Driven
Very happy	–	Ecstatic
Very exciting	–	Exhilarating
Very careful	–	Meticulous
Very little	–	Tiny
Very unusual	–	Abnormal
Very deep	–	Abysmal
Very long-term	–	Enduring
Very same	–	Identical
Very famous	–	Renowned
Very pleasant	–	Satisfying
Very helpful	–	Supportive
Very clear	–	Transparent
Very strong	–	Unyielding
Very lucky	–	Charmed
Very desperate	–	Frantic
Very cold	–	Frigid
Very stupid	–	Idiotic
Very fat	–	Obese
Very positive	–	Optimistic
Very valuable	–	Precious
Very serious	–	Solemn
Very hungry	–	Starving
Very consistent	–	Constant
Very reasonable	–	Equitable
Very angry	–	Furious
Very dry	–	Parched
Very negative	–	Pessimistic
Very intense	–	Severe
Very silky	–	Sleek
Very fragile	–	Tenuous
Very tall	–	Towering
Very wicked	–	Villainous
Very similar	–	Alike
Very nervous	–	Apprehensive
Very dry	–	Arid
Very contrary	–	Belligerent
Very anxious	–	Dismayed
Very tame	–	Docile
Very wicked	–	Evil
Very interesting	–	Fascinating
Very friendly	–	Gregarious
Very recent	–	The latest
Very dark	–	Black

Words Instead of Very 4

Very fair	–	Equitable
Very painful	–	Excruciating
Very ugly	–	Hideous
Very hard	–	Inflexible
Very civil	–	Polite
Very stinky	–	Putrid
Very logical	–	Rational
Very rude	–	Vulgar
Very rowdy	–	Boisterous
Very caring	–	Compassionate
Very expensive	–	Costly
Very happy	–	Ecstatic
Very lively	–	Energetic
Very optimistic	–	Enthusiastic
Very dangerous	–	Perilous
Very specific	–	Precise
Very treacherous	–	Traitorous
Very responsible	–	Dependable
Very easy	–	Effortless
Very nice	–	Enjoyable
Very funny	–	Hilarious
Very large	–	Huge
Very tempting	–	Irresistible
Very basic	–	Rudimentary
Very small	–	Tiny
Very wild	–	Untamed
Very creamy	–	Velvety
Very amazed	–	Astounded
Very intelligent	–	Brainy
Very conscious	–	Deliberate
Very fond	–	Devoted
Very necessary	–	Essential
Very realistic	–	Genuine
Very significant	–	Key
Very wet	–	Saturated
Very dramatic	–	Theatrical
Very tactile	–	Touchable
Very dear	–	Cherished
Very sad	–	Desolate
Very healthy	–	Hale
Very lonely	–	Isolated
Very faithful	–	Loyal
Very clean	–	Spotless
Very unfair	–	Unjust
Very strange	–	Weird
Very pale	–	White
Very obvious	–	Apparent
Very good	–	Excellent
Very thin	–	Gaunt
Very lazy	–	Indolent
Very embarrassed	–	Mortified
Very risky	–	Perilous
Very wise	–	Sagacious
Very bony	–	Skeletal
Very smooth	–	Sleek
Very critical	–	Vital
Very crunchy	–	Crispy
Very emotional	–	Demonstrative
Very worried	–	Distressed
Very smooth	–	Flat
Very graceful	–	Flowing
Very thin	–	Gaunt

Words Instead of Very 3

Very light	–	Luminous
Very risky	–	Perilous
Very occasionally	–	Seldom
Very boring	–	Tedious
Very noisy	–	Deafening
Very willing	–	Eager
Very educational	–	Enlightening
Very beautiful	–	Gorgeous
Very large	–	Huge
Very creative	–	Innovative
Very smart	–	Intelligent
Very glad	–	Overjoyed
Very tense	–	Overwrought
Very rich	–	Wealthy
Very competitive	–	Ambitious
Very suitable	–	Appropriate
Very important	–	Crucial
Very accurate	–	Exact
Very dirty	–	Filthy
Very musical	–	Melodic
Very warm	–	Stifling
Very short	–	Stubby
Very pure	–	Unadulterated
Very fierce	–	Vicious
Very severe	–	Acute
Very powerful	–	Compelling
Very substantial	–	Considerable
Very cold	–	Freezing
Very ill	–	Infirm
Very moody	–	Morose
Very fat	–	Obese
Very valuable	–	Precious
Very determined	–	Resolute
Very cute	–	Adorable
Very capable	–	Efficient
Very tired	–	Exhausted
Very likely	–	Expected
Very old	–	Grizzled
Very hairy	–	Hirsute
Very sorry	–	Remorseful
Very roomy	–	Spacious
Very young	–	Undeveloped
Very evil	–	Wicked
Very fizzy	–	Effervescent
Very afraid	–	Fearful
Very weak	–	Feeble
Very inebriated	–	Intoxicated
Very dismal	–	Miserable
Very quiet	–	Noiseless
Very neat	–	Orderly
Very confident	–	Poised
Very suspicious	–	Skeptical
Very shy	–	Timid
Very clever	–	Brilliant
Very honest	–	Candid
Very loud	–	Deafening
Very poor	–	Destitute
Very far	–	Distant
Very upset	–	Distraught
Very sassy	–	Impertinent
Very strong	–	Muscular
Very deformed	–	Twisted
Very violent	–	Abusive
Very immature	–	Childish
Very aware	–	Conscious
Very conventional	–	Conservative
Very tasty	–	Delicious
Very simple	–	Easy
Very jealous	–	Envious
Very frustrating	–	Exasperating
Very relevant	–	Germane
Very successful	–	Lucrative
Very new	–	Novel
Very much	–	Plenty
Very accurate	–	Precise
Very fertile	–	Prolific
Very practical	–	Realistic
Very sexy	–	Seductive
Very dubious	–	Suspicious
Very different	–	Unusual

Words Instead of Very 2

Very wide	–	Vast
Very colorful	–	Vibrant
Very loved	–	Adored
Very clever	–	Astute
Very hot	–	Burning
Very useful	–	Expedient
Very stupid	–	Idiotic
Very fast	–	Rapid
Very delicate	–	Subtle
Very scared	–	Terrified
Very popular	–	Trendy
Very short	–	Brief
Very disagreeable	–	Contrary
Very impressive	–	Extraordinary
Very near	–	Handy
Very sure	–	Positive
Very quiet	–	Silent
Very wary	–	Skeptical
Very firm	–	Solid
Very afraid	–	Terrified
Very concerned	–	Worried
Very bad	–	Awful
Very bright	–	Brilliant
Very light	–	Buoyant
Very tasty	–	Delectable
Very worried	–	Distressed
Very tired	–	Exhausted
Very widespread	–	Extensive
Very corrupt	–	Fraudulent
Very often	–	Frequently
Very greedy	–	Gluttonous
Very eager	–	Impatient
Very curious	–	Inquisitive
Very nice	–	Kind
Very soft	–	Malleable
Very full	–	Overflowing
Very slow	–	Sluggish
Very roomy	–	Spacious
Very religious	–	Spiritual
Very juicy	–	Succulent
Very enthusiastic	–	Zealous
Very difficult	–	Complicated
Very visible	–	Conspicuous
Very immoral	–	Depraved

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Very accurate	–	Exact
Very few	–	Meager
Very much so	–	Of course
Very presentable	–	Shipshape
Very shaky	–	Tremulous
Very sudden	–	Unexpected
Very colorful	–	Vibrant
Very decent	–	Civilized
Very familiar	–	Common
Very persuasive	–	Convincing
Very long	–	Extended
Very safe	–	Harmless
Very unlikely	–	Improbable
Very heavy	–	Leaden
Very clean	–	Spotless
Very strict	–	Stern
Very confused	–	Baffled
Very informal	–	Casual
Very distinct	–	Clear
Very fluffy	–	Downy
Very aggressive	–	Forceful
Very neat	–	Immaculate
Very rare	–	Scarce
Very well	–	Superb
Very sweet	–	Syrupy
Very shy	–	Timid
Very numerous	–	Abundant
Very efficient	–	Competent
Very terrible	–	Dreadful
Very lavish	–	Excessive
Very bloody	–	Gory
Very risky	–	Perilous
Very smelly	–	Pungent
Very windy	–	Roaring
Very good	–	Superb
Very creepy	–	Unnerving