
45 Ways to avoid using the word “very”
“So avoid using the word ‘very’ because it’s lazy. A man is not very tired, he is exhausted. Don’t use very sad, use morose. Language was invented for one reason, boys – to woo women – and, in that endeavor, laziness will not do.”
Here are the 45 ways to avoid using the word “very”:
Avoid saying very: |
Rather say: |
Avoid saying very: |
Rather say: |
afraid |
terrified |
neat |
immaculate |
angry |
furious |
old |
ancient |
bad |
atrocious |
poor |
destitute |
beautiful |
exquisite |
pretty |
beautiful |
big |
immense |
quiet |
silent |
bright |
dazzling |
risky |
perilous |
capable |
accomplished |
roomy |
spacious |
clean |
spotless |
rude |
vulgar |
clever |
brilliant |
serious |
solemn |
cold |
freezing |
small |
tiny |
conventional |
conservative |
strong |
unyielding |
dirty |
squalid |
stupid |
idiotic |
dry |
parched |
tasty |
delicious |
eager |
keen |
thin |
gaunt |
fast |
quick |
tired |
exhausted |
fierce |
ferocious |
ugly |
hideous |
good |
superb |
valuable |
precious |
happy |
jubilant |
weak |
feeble |
hot |
scalding |
wet |
soaked |
hungry |
ravenous |
wicked |
villainous |
large |
colossal |
wise |
sagacious |
lively |
vivacious |
worried |
anxious |
loved |
adored |
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İdil I.
Hereafter I am going to do that.