VERY
Very + ……
The word “very” gives emphasis to an adjective in our sentence. But many times it is used repeatedly and makes the sentence look boring, to say the least. So, instead of using “very + adjective” use a more powerful adjective. Here are some solutions.
| Don’t say very + … : | Say : |
| afraid | terrified |
| angry | furious |
| bad | atrocious |
| beautiful | exquisite |
| big | immense |
| bright | dazzling |
| capable | accomplished |
| clean | spotless |
| clever | brilliant |
| cold | freezing |
| conventional | conservative |
| dirty | squalid |
| dry | parched |
| eager | keen |
| fast | quick |
| fierce | ferocious |
| good | superb |
| happy | jubilant |
| hot | scalding |
| hungry | ravenous |
| large | colossal |
| lively | vivacious |
| loved | adored |
| neat | immaculate |
| old | ancient |
| poor | destitute |
| pretty | beautiful |
| quiet | silent |
| risky | perilous |
| roomy | spacious |
| rude | vulgar |
| serious | solemn |
| small | tiny |
| strong | unyielding |
| stupid | idiotic |
| tasty | delicious |
| thin | gaunt |
| tired | exhausted |
| ugly | hideous |
| valuable | precious |
| weak | feeble |
| wet | soaked |
| wicked | villainous |
| wise | sagacious |
| worried | anxious |
