English Vocabulary - Word To use Instead of 'VERY' (#cbseNotes)(#EnglishVocabulary)

English Vocabulary -
Word To use Instead of 'VERY'

The frequent use of 'Very' word makes it annoying and often it does not fit appropriately in the sentence. Repeated use of 'very' word can make the text boring and sounds dull.

Following words you should use instead of 'very':


✗ very old ✔ ancient
✗ very rich ✔ wealthy
✗ very sad ✔ sorrowful
✗ very open ✔ transparent
✗ very short         ✔ brief
✗ very simple ✔ basic


✗ very noisy         ✔ deafening
✗ very often         ✔ frequently
✗ very pretty         ✔ beautiful
✗ very old-fashioned         ✔ archaic
✗ very sharp         ✔ keen
✗ very painful ✔ excruciating
✗ very pale ✔ ashen
✗ very perfect         ✔ flawless
✗ very poor ✔ destitute
✗ very powerful ✔ compelling
✗ very quick         ✔ rapid
✗ very quiet         ✔ hushed
✗ very rainy         ✔ pouring
✗ very sacred         ✔ petrified
✗ very scary         ✔ chilling
✗ very serious ✔ grave
✗ very shiny         ✔ gleaming
✗ very shy ✔ timid
✗ very ugly ✔ hideous