300+ Words to Use Instead of Very!
When you’re writing, it’s important to use a variety of words to keep your writing interesting and engaging. Sometimes, however, we get stuck in a rut and find ourselves using the same words over and over again. If you’re looking for some alternatives to “very”, check out this list of 300+ words! They’re sure to add some spice to your writing!
Words Instead of Very
| very tall | towering |
| very short | brief |
| very pale | ashen |
| very hurt | battered |
| very exciting | exhilarating |
| very colorful | vibrant |
| very accurate | exact |
| very tired | exhausted |
| very sleepy | lethargic |
| very quiet | silent |
| very nice | kind |
| very light | luminous |
| very happy | ecstatic |
| very exciting | exhilarating |
| very dear | cherished |
| very charmed | mesmerized |
| very thirsty | parched |
| very simple | basic |
| very poor | destitute |
| very lazy | indolent |
| very fancy | lavish |
| very creative | innovative |
| very angry | furious |
| very unhappy | miserable |
| very smart | intelligent |
| very rainy | Drizzly |
| very numerous | diverse |
| very little | tiny |
| very hard to find | rare |
| very fancy | lavish |
| very depressed | despondent |
| very clean | spotless |
| very upset | distraught |
| very smooth | sleek |
| very quiet | hushed |
| very loose | slack |
| very funny | hilarious |
| very difficult | arduous |
| very bright | luminous |
| very well-to-do | wealthy |
| very special | exceptional |
| very sad | sorrowful |
| very pale | ashen |
| very loud | deafening |
| very hurt | battered/crushed |
| very fond | attached |
| very distressing | dreadful |
| very competitive | cutthroat |
| very bad | atrocious |
| very tired | exhausted |
| very small | petite |
| very lively | animated |
| very fierce | ferocious |
| very dear | cherished |
| very big | massive |
| very warm | hot |
| very soft | downy |
| very risky | perilous |
| very open | transparent |
| very long-term | enduring |
| very humble | courteous |
| very fat | obese |
| very difficult | challenging |
| very colorful | vibrant |
| very afraid | fearful |
| very wise | sage |
| very sweet | thoughtful |
| very sharp | keen |
| very old | Ancient |
| very huge | colossal |
| very evil | wicked |
| very clever | intelligent |
| very wise | sage |
| very thin | gaunt |
| very simple | basic |
| very proud | honored |
| very necessary | essential |
| very great | terrific |
| very evil | wicked |
| very dangerous | threatening |
| very calm | serene |
| very warm | hot |
| very soft | downy |
| very rainy | pouring |
| very lovely | adorable |
| very glad | overjoyed |
| very dirty | filthy |
| very busy | swamped |
| very wet | soaked |
| very strong | unyielding |
| very scared | petrified |
| very perfect | flawless |
| very loved | adored |
| very important | crucial |
| very fortunate | blessed |
| very dry | parched |
| very confused | perplexed |
| very beautiful | exquisite |
| very willing | eager |
| very stupid | idiotic |
| very scary | chilling |
| very noisy | deafening |
| very hard | difficult |
| very easy | effortless |
| very clean | spotless |
| very windy | Blustery |
| very tall | towering |
| very short | brief |
| very pretty | beautiful |
| very much | enough |
| very kind | considerate |
| very good | excellent |
| very empty | desolate |
| very crowded | bustling |
| very bright | luminous |
| very windy | blustery |
| very sure | certain |
| very serious | grave |
| very often | frequently |
| very heavy | leaden |
| very empty | desolate |
| very clear | obvious |
| very wise | sagacious |
| very tasty | delicious |
| very shy | timid |
| very protective | defensive |
| very neat | immaculate |
| very large | huge |
| very gracefully | lithely |
| very empty | desolate |
| very cute | adorable |
| very cheap | stingy |
| very tight | constricting |
| very skinny | skeletal |
| very powerful | compelling |
| very light | luminous |
| very fast | quick |
| very crowded | bustling |
| very bad | awful |
| very upset | distraught |
| very smelly | pungent |
| very realistic | practical |
| very often | frequently |
| very lively | animated |
| very high | soaring |
| very far away | distant |
| very detailed | Meticulous |
| very clever | brilliant |
| very accurate | exact |
| very wide | expansive |
| very strong | forceful |
| very scared | petrified |
| very nice | kind |
| very happy | ecstatic |
| very eager | keen |
| very cheap | stingy |
| very willing | eager |
| very talented | gifted |
| very shiny | gleaming |
| very powerful | compelling |
| very messy | slovenly |
| very jolly | carefree |
| very glad | overjoyed |
| very easy | smooth |
| very creative | innovative |
| very brave | courageous |
| very tiny | minuscule |
| very slow | sluggish |
| very pretty | beautiful |
| very little | tiny |
| very fat | obese |
| very cute | adorable |
| very beautiful | gorgeous |
| very valuable | precious |
| very smooth | sleek |
| very rich | wealthy |
| very old | ancient |
| very long | extensive |
| very huge | colossal |
| very fast | quick |
| very different | disparate |
| very cold | freezing |
| very afraid | terrified |
| very worried | distressed |
| very talented | gifted |
| very shiny | gleaming |
| very open | transparent |
| very hungry | starving |
| very excited | thrilled |
| very cold | freezing |
| very worried | distressed |
| very tight | constricting |
| very skinny | skeletal |
| very quick | rapid |
| very nervous | apprehensive |
| very lazy | indolent |
| very greedy | impatient |
| very excited | thrilled |
| very dark | lightless |
| very careful | cautious |
| very wet | soaked |
| very special | Exceptional |
| very sad | sorrowful |
| very messy | slovenly |
| very great | terrific |
| very dull | tedious |
| very careful | cautious |
| very sure | certain |
| very sharp | keen |
| very poor | destitute/underprivileged |
| very mean | cruel |
| very interesting | fascinating |
| very funny | hilarious |
| very eager | keen |
| very core | gist |
| very boring | dull |
| very ugly | hideous |
| very smart | intelligent |
| very quick | rapid |
| very long | extensive |
| very friendly | amiable |
| very deep | profound |
| very boring | dull |
| very weak | frail |
| very sorry | apologetic |
| very roomy | spacious |
| very painful | excruciating |
| very loose | slack |
| very hungry | starving |
| very fierce | relentless |
| very disagreeable | obnoxious |
| very compete | comprehensive |
| very angry | furious |
| very weak | frail |
| very sorry | Apologetic |
| very rich | wealthy |
| very mean | cruel |
| very good | excellent |
| very dry | arid |
| very calm | serene |
| very wicked | villainous |
| very stupid | idiotic |
| very serious | grave |
| very pleasant | amiable |
| very lovely | stunning |
| very inexpensive | cheap |
| very friendly | affectionate |
| very dull | tedious |
| very conventional | conservative |
| very big | immense |
| very busy | overloaded |
| very tasty | delicious |
| very shy | timid |
| very perfect | flawless |
| very large | huge |
| very expensive | costly |
| very confused | perplexed |
| very afraid | fearful |
| very ugly | hideous |
| very slow | sluggish |
| very rainy | pouring |
| very noisy | deafening |
| very limited | finite |
| very hard | difficult |
| very expensive | costly |
| very deep | profound |
