Why?
You can see the reasons of avoiding using the word 'very' abusively via three telling quotes about 'Very'.
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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 |
awful |
poor | destitude |
| 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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