Very Useful Alternatives To Very

A

• Very accurate: precise, exact, unimpeachable, perfect, flawless, correct
• Very aggressive: forceful, overconfident, insistent, hardline
• Very amazed: astounded, flabbergasted, astonished, shocked
• Very angry: furious, irate, enraged, incensed, fuming, livid
• Very anxious: dismayed, apprehensive, restless, fretful
• Very aware: conscious, savvy, apprised, mindful, cognizant

B

• Very basic: rudimentary, primary, fundamental, simple
• Very beautiful: gorgeous, stunning, exquisite, magnificent
• Very big: colossal, enormous, gigantic, gargantuan, massive, vast, immense, sizeable, important, urgent, weighty, powerful, prominent, difficult, complicated, adult, grown up, generous, inflated, great
• Very bloody: gory, brutal, barbarous, savage, murderous
• Very bony: skeletal, angular, spindly, gaunt, emaciated
• Very boring: tedious, dreary, uninteresting, mind-numbing
• Very bright: brilliant, dazzling, radiant, blinding, intense

C

• Very capable: efficient, competent, adept, proficient, skillful
• Very careful: meticulous, fastidious, precise, scrupulous
• Very caring: compassionate, kind, attentive, sympathetic
• Very civil: polite, courteous, respectful, cultured, mannerly
• Very clean: spotless, immaculate, stainless, shining, hygienic
• Very clear: transparent, sheer, translucent, glassy, crystal
• Very clever: astute, brilliant, shrewd, ingenious, crafty, sharp
• Very cold: freezing, icy, frozen, frigid, bitter, glacial, frosty, polar
• Very colorful: vibrant, vivid, kaleidoscopic, variegated, vivid
• Very competitive: ambitious, driven, cutthroat, bloodthirsty
• Very concerned: worried, troubled, upset, distressed, agitated
• Very confident: poised, cool, self-assured, self-reliant, secure
• Very confused: baffled, befuddled, mystified, clueless, dazed
• Very conscious: deliberate, intentional, premeditated, willful
• Very consistent: constant, unfailing, uniform, harmonious, same
• Very contrary: belligerent, argumentative, confrontational
• Very conventional: conservative, common, predictable, unoriginal, traditional
• Very corrupt: fraudulent, crooked, unethical, dishonest, rotten
• Very creamy: velvety, buttery, rich, smooth, milky, greasy
• Very creepy: unnerving, skin-crawling, spooky, sinister, weird
• Very critical: vital, crucial, essential, indispensable, integral
• Very crunchy: crispy, brittle, crackling, gravelly, crusty, gritty
• Very curious: inquisitive, nosy, prying, snoopy, quizzical
• Very cute: adorable, endearing, delightful, pretty, charming, lovable, lovely, attractive

D

• Very dangerous: perilous, precarious, unsafe, treacherous, dicey
• Very dark: black, inky, ebony, sooty, lightless, starless, unlit
• Very decent: civilized, upright, courteous, respectable, noble
• Very deep: abysmal, bottomless, cavernous, yawning, vast
• Very deformed: twisted, contorted, misshapen, mutilated
• Very delicate: subtle, slight, fragile, frail, flimsy, insubstantial
• Very desperate: frantic, fraught, grave, serious, hopeless, dire
• Very determined: resolute, adamant, obstinate, tenacious, dogged
• Very different: unusual, distinctive, atypical, dissimilar, unlike
• Very difficult: complicated, complex, demanding, arduous
• Very dirty: filthy, foul, grimy, polluted, squalid, dilapidated
• Very disagreeable: contrary, obnoxious, offensive, repugnant, rude
• Very dismal: miserable, cheerless, depressing, morbid
• Very distinct: clear, definite, patent, evident, apparent
• Very dramatic: theatrical, histrionic, melodramatic, vivid
• Very dry: arid, parched, sere, dehydrated, withered
• Very dubious: suspicious, skeptical, cynical, unconvinced

E

• Very eager: impatient, ardent, fervent, keen, earnest
• Very easy: effortless, uncomplicated, unchallenging, simple
• Very educational: enlightening, edifying, informative, revealing
• Very efficient: competent, proficient, resourceful, able
• Very embarrassed: mortified, humiliated, discomfited, ashamed
• Very emotional: demonstrative, sensitive, temperamental
• Very enthusiastic: zealous, eager, fervent, vehement, ebullient
• Very exciting: exhilarating, electrifying, thrilling, breathtaking
• Very expensive: costly, exorbitant, overpriced, extravagant

F

• Very fair: equitable, impartial, neutral, nonpartisan
• Very faithful: loyal, devoted, staunch, unwavering, stalwart
• Very familiar: common, established, typical, traditional
• Very famous: renowned, eminent, legendary, celebrated
• Very far: distant, remote, isolated, secluded, extrasolar
• Very fast: rapid, speedy, swift, rapid, swift, fleet, blistering, supersonic
• Very fat: obese, corpulent, overweight, plump
• Very fertile: prolific, productive, fruitful, rich, lush, fecund
• Very few: meager, scarce, scant, limited, negligible
• Very fierce: vicious, ferocious, savage, keen, intense, feral
• Very firm: solid, hard, rigid, set, frozen, unyielding
• Very fizzy: effervescent, frothy, foamy, sudsy
• Very fluffy: downy, fuzzy, fleecy, feathery, cottony
• Very fond: devoted, attentive, enamored, doting
• Very fragile: tenuous, unstable, precarious, frail, delicate
• Very friendly: gregarious, outgoing, chummy, demonstrative
• Very frustrating: exasperating, infuriating, disheartening, vexing
• Very full: overflowing, bursting, crammed, packed, sated
• Very funny: hilarious, hysterical, sidesplitting, rollicking

G

• Very good: superb, superior, excellent, outstanding
• Very graceful: flowing, supple, lithe, willowy, lissome
• Very greedy: gluttonous, avaricious, materialistic, insatiable

H

• Very hairy: hirsute, shaggy, furry, bushy, unshaven
• Very happy: ecstatic, overjoyed, euphoric, blissful, elated
• Very hard to find: rare, hidden
• Very hard: difficult, solid, tough, dense, involved, puzzling, exhausting, harsh, strict, stubborn
• Very healthy: hale, hardy, flourishing, fit, robust, vigorous
• Very heavy: leaden, ponderous, weighty, dense, hefty
• Very helpful: supportive, obliging, accommodating, invaluable
• Very high: soaring, towering, steep, lofty, elevated, extreme, acute, great, strong. violent, significant
• Very honest: candid, sincere, authentic, forthright, frank
• Very hot: burning, scalding, blistering, scorching, searing
• Very huge: colossal, enormous, gigantic, gargantuan, massive, vast, immense, sizeable, important, urgent, weighty, powerful, prominent, difficult, complicated, adult, grown up, generous, inflated, great
• Very hungry: starving, famished, ravenous, hollow, voracious
• Very hurt: battered, injured, harmed, wounded, upset, distressed, saddened, suffering, woeful, troubled, pained, offended

I

• Very ill: infirm, bedridden, frail, terminal, incurable
• Very immature: childish, infantile, naive, jejune, callow, green
• Very immoral: depraved, decadent, debauched, iniquitous
• Very important: crucial, vital, essential, paramount, imperative
• Very impressive: extraordinary, remarkable, awe-inspiring
• Very inebriated: intoxicated, drunk, soused, smashed, plastered
• Very informal: casual, unceremonious, easygoing, simple
• Very intelligent: brainy, clever, bright, gifted, intellectual, astute
• Very intense: severe, extreme, fierce, overpowering, acute
• Very interesting: fascinating, remarkable, riveting, compelling

J

• Very jealous: envious, resentful, grudging, green, bitter
• Very juicy: succulent, moist, ripe, luscious, fleshy, syrupy

L

• Very large: colossal, enormous, gigantic, gargantuan, massive, vast, immense, sizeable, weighty, inflated, considerable, substantial, abundant, serious, huge, humongous, mammoth
• Very lavish: excessive, opulent, posh, luxurious, sumptuous
• Very lazy: indolent, idle, slack, workshy, passive
• Very light: buoyant, insubstantial, weightless, airy, ethereal
• Very likely: expected, imminent, probable, unavoidable
• Very little: tiny, minute, slight, petite, miniature, teeny, initmate, close, young, immature, juvenile, minor, trivial, petty, foolish, stupid, meagre, scant, limited, insufficient, sparse, compact, short, miniscule, microscopic, wee
• Very lively: energetic, vivacious, exuberant, spirited
• Very logical: rational, cogent, credible, consistent, sound
• Very lonely: isolated, deserted, forlorn, solitary, abandoned
• Very long: extended, extensive, interminable, protracted
• Very loose: slack, hanging, relaxed, baggy, wobbly, unsecured, movable, promiscuous, wanton, debauched, immoral, vague, random
• Very loud: thunderous, cacophonous, booming, deafening, rowdy, ear splitting, garish, flashy, ostentatious, vulgar, boisterous
• Very loved: adored, precious, cherished, revered, beloved
• Very lucky: charmed, blessed, favored, fortunate, fluky

M

• Very mean: cruel, miserly, stingy, tight fisted, spiteful, unfriendly, churlish, malicious, sour, excellent, outstanding, masterly, exceptional
• Very messy: slovenly, disorganized, grubby, dirty, shambolic, chaotic, dishevelled, rumpled, unkempt, confusing
• Very moody: morose, temperamental, unstable, changeable
• Very much so: of course, okay, yes, absolutely, precisely
• Very much: plenty, oceans, heaps, scads, oodles, loads
• Very musical: melodic, melodious, harmonious, dulcet

N

• Very near: handy, close-by, alongside, convenient, nearby
• Very neat: immaculate, orderly, well-kept, methodical, superb
• Very necessary: essential, compulsory, requisite, mandatory, inevitable, inescapable, certain
• Very negative: pessimistic, defeatist, cynical, critical, fatalistic
• Very nervous: apprehensive, anxious, edgy, tense, uptight, flustered, worried
• Very new: novel, innovative, fresh, original, cutting-edge
• Very nice: kind, pleasant, delightful, agreable, charming, enjoyable, obliging, friendly, amiable, polite, couteous
• Very noisy: deafening, thunderous, booming, blaring, cacophonous, rowdy, ear splitting, boisterous
• Very numerous: abundant, copious, myriad, profuse

O

• Very obvious: apparent, clear, evident, plain, visible
• Very occasionally: seldom, rarely, infrequently, sporadically
• Very often: frequently, regularly, commonly, repeatedly, habitually, continually
• Very old: ancient, elderly, mature, venerable, antiquated, decayed, rickety, shabby, outdated, established, traditional, original, primitive, seasoned, vintage, enduring
• Very open: transparent, frank, sincere, honest, candid, truthful, clear, plain, welcoming, responsive, amenable, exposed, vulnerable, undefended
• Very opinionated: dogmatic, cocksure, biased, partisan
• Very optimistic: enthusiastic, buoyant, encouraged, positive

P

• Very painful: excruciating, agonizing, searing, unbearable, distressing, harrowing
• Very pale: white, pallid, ashen, sallow, colorless, pasty
• Very persuasive: convincing, believable, compelling, charming
• Very pleasant: satisfying, fulfilling, rewarding, gratifying
• Very poor: destitute, impoverished, broke, penniless, indigent, unlucky, hapless, wretched
• Very popular: trendy, fashionable, admired, prevalent
• Very positive: optimistic, upbeat, affirmative, constructive
• Very powerful: compelling, influential, commanding, authoritative, mighty, vigorous, effective
• Very practical: realistic, sensible, functional, doable, viable
• Very presentable: shipshape, well-groomed, tidy, personable
• Very pretty: beautiful, attractive, appealing, fetching, stunning
• Very pure: unadulterated, wholesome, pristine, clean

Q

• Very quick: rapid, speedy, swift, rapid, swift, fleet, blistering, supersonic
• Very quiet: hushed, muted, faint, whispered, muffled, inaudible, peaceful, silent, noiseless, still, soundless

R

• Very rainy: pouring, downpour, deluge
• Very rare: scarce, sparse, unique, exceptional, peerless
• Very realistic: genuine, credible, authentic, rational, true
• Very reasonable: equitable, judicious, sensible, practical, fair
• Very recent: the latest, current, fresh, up-to-date
• Very relevant: germane, pertinent, appropriate, significant
• Very religious: spiritual, devout, pious, fervent, dedicated
• Very responsible: dependable, conscientious, reliable, steadfast
• Very rich: wealthy, affluent, loaded, well off, properous, full bodied, tasty, creamy, luscious, succulent, luxurious
• Very risky: perilous, hazardous, treacherous, precarious, dangerous, tricky, uncertain, fraught
• Very roomy: spacious, expansive, vast, palatial, commodious
• Very rough: coarse, jagged, rugged, craggy, gritty, broken
• Very rowdy: boisterous, disorderly, raucous, unruly, wild
• Very rude: vulgar, insolent, offensive, derogatory, boorish

S

• Very sad: sorrowful, unhappy, depressed, sombre, dejected, upsetting, poignant, harrowing, pitiable, terrible, miserable, pathetic, wretched, disconsolate, desolate
• Very safe: harmless, benign, secure, protected, sheltered
• Very same: identical, matching, indistinguishable, exact
• Very sassy: impertinent, cheeky, insolent, disrespectful
• Very scared: petrified, terrified, afraid, shaken, cowed, petrified, alarmed, frightened, nervous, startled, disturbed, apprehensive, daunted
• Very scary: chilling, terrifying, shocking, horrifying, creepy, spooky, menacing, sinister
• Very serious: grave, severe, worrying, acute, important, urgent, pressing, significant, thoughtful, profound
• Very severe: acute, grave, critical, serious, brutal, relentless
• Very sexy: seductive, steamy, provocative, erotic, sensual
• Very shaky: tremulous, quaking, vibrating, unsteady
• Very sharp: keen, honed, quick wited, astute, discerning, bitter, acidic, sudden, abrupt
• Very shiny: gleaming, glossy, polished, lustrous, sparkling, glimmering, sleek, smooth, satiny
• Very short: brief, quick, fleeting, momentary, concise, succinct, compact, abridged, diminutive, squat, tiny, abrupt, terse, curt, blunt, brusue, crumbly, direct, scarce, limited, insufficient, stubby, dwarf, petite
• Very shy: timid, self conscious, bashful, reserved, coy, reticent, hesitant, backward, introverted, withdrawn
• Very significant: key, noteworthy, momentous, major, vital
• Very silky: sleek, smooth, satiny, glossy, lustrous, shiny
• Very similar: alike, akin, analogous, comparable, equivalent
• Very simple: basic, uncomplicated, coherent, straightforward, managable, unadorned, classic, naive, innocent, green, unsophisticated, humble, modest
• Very slow: sluggish, sedate, plodding, creeping, snail-like
• Very small: tiny, miniscule, infinitesimal, microscopic, wee
• Very small: tiny, minute, slight, petite, miniature, teeny, initmate, close, young, immature, juvenile, minor, trivial, petty, foolish, stupid, meagre, scant, limited, insufficient, sparse, compact, short, miniscule, microscopic, wee
• Very smooth: sleek, flush, glossy, silky, glassy, creamy, velvety, mellow, pleasant, flowing, calm, peaceful, suave, urbane
• Very soft: malleable, yielding, spongy, muted, doughy
• Very sorry: remorseful, repentant, penitent, contrite
• Very sour: acerbic, tart, vinegary, biting, harsh, caustic
• Very specific: precise, exact, explicit, definite, unambiguous
• Very stinky: putrid, fetid, rank, rancid, putrescent, noxious
• Very strange: weird, eerie, bizarre, uncanny, peculiar, odd
• Very strict: stern, austere, severe, rigorous, harsh, rigid
• Very strong: muscular, brawny, rugged, powerful, tough
• Very stupid: idiotic, dense, vacuous, ridiculous, inane
• Very substantial: considerable, significant, extensive, ample
• Very successful: lucrative, productive, thriving, prosperous
• Very sudden: unexpected, abrupt, precipitous, unforeseen
• Very suitable: appropriate, fitting, seemly, proper, correct
• Very sure: positive, persuaded, certain, convinced, absolute
• Very suspicious: skeptical, distrustful, wary, guarded, leery
• Very sweet: syrupy, sugary, honeyed, cloying, candied

T

• Very tactile: touchable, palpable, physical, perceptible
• Very tall: towering, lofty, multistory, soaring, statuesque
• Very tame: docile, submissive, meek, compliant, subdued
• Very tasty: delicious, yummy, flavorful, tempting
• Very tempting: irresistible, enticing, tantalizing, alluring
• Very tense: overwrought, rigid, taut, strained, agitated
• Very terrible: dreadful, horrendous, horrific, shocking
• Very thin: gaunt, scrawny, emaciated, haggard, skeletal
• Very tired: exhausted, weary, spent, drained, fatigued, worn out, bored, stale, cliched
• Very traditional: conventional, established, customary, habitual
• Very treacherous: traitorous, disloyal, unfaithful, perfidious

U

• Very ugly: hideous, revolting, repugnant, grotesque
• Very unfair: unjust, bigoted, prejudiced, inequitable
• Very unlikely: improbable, implausible, doubtful, dubious
• Very unusual: abnormal, extraordinary, uncommon, unique
• Very useful: expedient, effective, nifty, handy, valuable

V

• Very valuable: precious, beneficial, prized, expensive, costly, priceless
• Very violent: abusive, savage, barbarous, cutthroat, cruel
• Very visible: conspicuous, exposed, obvious, prominent

W

• Very warm: stifling, hot, sultry, sweltering, oppressive
• Very wary: skeptical, suspicious, leery, vigilant, distrustful
• Very weak: feeble, frail, delicate, debilitated, fragile, sickly
• Very well: superb, fine, fabulous, all right, okay, good
• Very wet: saturated, soaked, waterlogged, sopping
• Very wicked: evil, sinful, villainous, nefarious, fiendish
• Very wide: vast, expansive, sweeping, boundless, distended
• Very widespread: extensive, pervasive, prevalent, rampant
• Very wild: untamed, feral, unmanageable, uncontrollable
• Very windy: roaring, blustery, turbulent, howling, wild
• Very wise: sagacious, sage, astute, enlightened, shrewd
• Very worried: distressed, distraught, overwrought, upset

Y

• Very young: undeveloped, fledgling, immature, budding

Z

• Very zealous: driven, ambitious, motivated, passionate