Words to Use Instead of ‘VERY' in English
Very angry
Furious
I was late and he was furious with me.
Very beautiful
Gorgeous
The bride looked gorgeous
Very boring
Dull
Very big
Massive
They have a massive house.
Very poor
Destitute
During the global economic crisis many people were left destitute.
Very noise
Deafening
The music was deafening.
Very clean
Spotless
Her home is spotless.
Very cheap
Stingy
The landlords are so stingy – they refused to pay for new carpets.
Very difficult
Arduous
In those days, a trip to the West was an arduous journey.
Very short
Brief
The company issued a brief statement about yesterday’s accident.
Very quick
Rapid
His response to the accusation was rapid.
Very dry
Arid
The desert is so arid that nothing can grow there.
Very smart
Intelligent
A highly intelligent young man
Very bad
Awful
She has an awful boss.
Very upset
Distraught
We were all distraught over the loss of our homes in the flood.
Very sad
Sorrowful
With a sorrowful sigh she folded the letter and put it away.
Very strong
Forceful
She has a very forceful personality which will serve her well in politics.
Very cold
Freezing
It’s freezing in here – can I close the window?
Very calm
Serene
She has a lovely serene face.
Very huge
Colossal
They were asking a colossal amount of money for the house.
Very small
Petite
She was very pretty and petite.
Very ugly
Hideous
The bathroom was pink and green and silver – it was absolutely hideous.
Very Funny
Hilarious
Her jokes are absolutely hilarious.
Very rich
Wealthy
Natural resources and a well-trained workforce make a country wealthy.
Very quiet
Hushed
In one corner, two people were talking in hushed voices.
Very dirty
Filthy
Wash your hands – they’re filthy!
Very expensive
Costly
This procedure can be very costly.
Very easy
Effortless
When you watch her dance, it looks so effortless.
Very tall
Towering
The towering walls of the Acropolis
Very slow
Sluggish
Something is wrong with the car – the engine feels sluggish.
Very wet
Soaked
My shoes are soaked.
Very stupid
Idiotic
Whose idiotic idea was it to go camping?
Very good
Excellent
Her car is in excellent condition.
Very happy
Ecstatic
The new president was greeted by an ecstatic crowd.
Very warm
Hot
It’s too hot in here, can we turn down the heating?
Very exciting
Exhilarating
An exhilarating walk in the mountains.
Very little
Tiny
A tiny flower.
Very weak
Frail
A frail old lady.
Very busy
Swamped
I’m swamped with work at the moment.
Very bright
Luminous
Very clear
Obvious
I think this will appear obvious to the audience.
Very careful
Cautious
He’s a cautious driver.
Very colorful
Vibrant
He always uses vibrant colors in his paintings.
Very creative
Innovative
She was an imaginative and innovative manager.
Very confused
Perplexed
He said he was perplexed by the governor’s remarks.
Very crowded
Bustling
The house, usually bustling with activity, was strangely silent.
Very deep
Profound
His mother’s death when he was aged six had a very profound effect on him.
Very excited
Thrilled
I was thrilled that so many people turned up to the party.
Very empty
Desolate
The house stood in a bleak and desolate landscape.
Very fat
Obese
She was not just overweight; she was clinically obese.
Very fancy
Lavish
They are generous, petty, lavish with their opinions.
Very glad
Overjoyed
We’re overjoyed at your news.
Very friendly
Amiable
He seemed an amiable young man.
Very heavy
Leaden
They said goodbye under a leaden sky.
Very great
Terrific
You look terrific!
Very hurt
Battered
He is feeling battered and bruised at the moment.
Very hungry
Starving
Isn’t lunch ready yet? I’m starving.
Very lazy
Indolent
Nobody wants to appear indolent or indifferent.
Very large
Huge
They live in a huge house.
Very long
Extensive
A school with extensive grounds
Very accurate
Exact
The exact location of the factory has yet to be decided.
Very loose
Slack
These tent ropes are too slack – they need tightening.
Very cute
Adorable
He came in with an adorable puppy.
Very afraid
Fearful
He hesitated before calling her, fearful of what she might say.
Very eager
Keen
She’s a keen tennis player.
Very dull
Tedious
A long and tedious journey
Very fast
Quick
It’s a quick journey
Very evil
Wicked
Of course, in the end, the wicked witch gets killed.
Very lively
Animated
We had a very animated discussion.
Very fierce
Ferocious
A ferocious dog
Very messy
Slovenly
A slovenly appearance
Very nice
Kind
She’s a very kind and thoughtful person.
Very old
Ancient
People have lived in this valley since ancient times.
Very often
Frequently
I see him frequently.
Very open
Transparent
It is genuinely open, transparent and accessible.
Very powerful
Compelling
It’s a fairly compelling argument for going.
Very Perfect
Flawless
A flawless performance
Very pretty
Beautiful
She was wearing a beautiful dress.
Very scared
Petrified
She’s petrified of being on her own in the house at night.
Very serious
Grave
A grave situation
Very shiny
Gleaming
A gleaming kitchen
Very shy
Timid
She was timid about swimming in deep water.
Very skinny
Skeletal
Her body was skeletal
Very smooth
Sleek
The cat had sleek fur.
Very soft
Downy
A downy nest
Very special
Exceptional
An exceptional student
Very sorry
Apologetic
She was so apologetic about forgetting my birthday.
Very sure
Certain
I feel certain you’re doing the right thing.
Very sweet
Thoughtful
She’s a very kind and thoughtful person
Very tasty
Delicious
This wine is delicious.
Very talented
Gifted
A gifted dancer
Very tired
Exhausted
I must get some sleep – I’m exhausted.
Very thirsty
Parched
I must get a drink – I’m absolutely parched!
Very tiny
Minuscule
Salaries are a minuscule part of the budget.
Very wide
Expansive
There was an expansive view from the window.
Very windy
Blustery
Blustery weather
Very willing