Words Instead of “very”

Instead of “very creative” → innovative

Instead of “very crowded” → bustling

Instead of “very cute” → adorable

Instead of “very dangerous” → threatening

Instead of “very dark” → lightless

Instead of “very dear” → cherished

Instead of “very realistic” → practical

Instead of “very rich” → wealthy

Instead of “very risky” → perilous

Instead of “very deep” → profound

Instead of “very beautiful” → exquisite

Instead of “very bright / very light” → luminous

Instead of “very accurate” → exact

Instead of “very afraid” → terrified

Instead of “very angry” → furious

Instead of “very bad” → atrocious

Instead of “very busy” → overloaded

Instead of “very calm” → serene

Instead of “very careful” → cautious

Instead of “very charmed” → mesmerized

Instead of “very cheap” → stingy

Instead of “very clean” → spotless

Instead of “very clever” → brilliant

Instead of “very cold” → freezing

Instead of “very colorful” → vibrant

Instead of “very complete” → comprehensive

Instead of “very competitive” → cutthroat

Instead of “very confused” → perplexed

Instead of “very conventional” → conservative

Instead of “very core” → gist

Instead of “very depressed” → despondent

Instead of “very detailed” → meticulous

Instead of “very big” → immense

Instead of “very boring” → dull

Instead of “very brave” → courageous

Instead of “very dull” → tedious

Instead of “very eager / very sharp” → keen

Instead of “very easy” → smooth

Instead of “very empty” → desolate

Instead of “very evil” → wicked

Instead of “very excited” → thrilled

Instead of “very willing” → eager

Instead of “very windy” → blustery

Instead of “very fancy” → lavish

Instead of “very far away” → distant

Instead of “very fast” → quick

Instead of “very fat” → obese

Instead of “very fierce” → relentless

Instead of “very fond” → attached

Instead of “very fortunate” → blessed

Instead of “very friendly” → affectionate

Instead of “very funny” → hilarious

Instead of “very different” → disparate

Instead of “very difficult” → challenging

Instead of “very disagreeable” → obnoxious

Instead of “very distressing” → dreadful

Instead of “very dry” → parched

Instead of “very glad” → overjoyed

Instead of “very good” → excellent

Instead of “very greedy” → impatient

Instead of “very happy” → ecstatic

Instead of “very hard” → difficult

Instead of “very hard-to-find” → rare

Instead of “very high” → soaring

Instead of “very huge” → colossal

Instead of “very exciting” → exhilarating

Instead of “very expensive” → costly

Instead of “very humble” → courteous

Instead of “very interesting” → fascinating

Instead of “very jolly” → carefree

Instead of “very kind” → considerate

Instead of “very large” → huge

Instead of “very lazy” → indolent

Instead of “very gracefully” → lithely

Instead of “very great” → terrific

Instead of “very limited” → finite

Instead of “very little” → tiny

Instead of “very lively” → animated

Instead of “very long” → extensive

Instead of “very long-term” → enduring

Instead of “very hungry” → starving

Instead of “very hurt” → battered

Instead of “very important” → crucial

Instead of “very inexpensive” → cheap

Instead of “very loose” → slack

Instead of “very loud / very noisy” → deafening

Instead of “very smelly” → pungent

Instead of “very smooth” → sleek

Instead of “very soft” → downy

Instead of “very scared” → petrified

Instead of “very loved” → adored

Instead of “very lovely” → stunning

Instead of “very mean” → cruel

Instead of “very messy” → slovenly

Instead of “very much” → enough

Instead of “very neat” → immaculate

Instead of “very necessary” → essential

Instead of “very nervous” → apprehensive

Instead of “very nice” → kind

Instead of “very painful” → excruciating

Instead of “very pale” → ashen

Instead of “very perfect” → flawless

Instead of “very pleasant” → amiable

Instead of “very poor” → destitute

Instead of “very powerful” → compelling

Instead of “very pretty” → beautiful

Instead of “very protective” → defensive

Instead of “very proud” → honored

Instead of “very numerous” → diverse

Instead of “very often” → frequently

Instead of “very old” → ancient

Instead of “very open” → transparent

Instead of “very quick” → rapid

Instead of “very quiet” → silent

Instead of “very raining” → pouring

Instead of “very rainy” → drizzly

Instead of “very roomy” → spacious

Instead of “very sad” → sorrowful

Instead of “very shy” → timid

Instead of “very simple” → basic

Instead of “very skinny” → skeletal

Instead of “very sleepy” → lethargic

Instead of “very slow” → sluggish

Instead of “very serious” → grave

Instead of “very shiny” → gleaming

Instead of “very short” → brief

Instead of “very strong” → unyielding

Instead of “very stupid” → idiotic

Instead of “very sure” → certain

Instead of “very talented” → gifted

Instead of “very tall” → towering

Instead of “very tasty” → delicious

Instead of “very thin” → gaunt

Instead of “very valuable” → precious

Instead of “very warm” → hot

Instead of “very weak” → frail

Instead of “very wet” → soaked

Instead of “very tight” → constricting

Instead of “very tired” → exhausted

Instead of “very ugly” → hideous

Instead of “very sorry” → apologetic

Instead of “very special” → exceptional

Instead of “very unhappy” → miserable

Instead of “very upset” → distraught

Instead of “very wicked” → villainous

Instead of “very wise” → sage

Instead of “very worried” → distressed