Too often Saying “Very”?: Level Up Your Vocabulary

Using the word “very” isn’t wrong, but overusing it makes your English sound repetitive. To sound more like a native speaker, try these precise alternatives:

Instead of…	Try saying…
Very happy	Elated / Thrilled
Very tired	Exhausted
Very fast	Rapid / Quick
Very cold	Freezing
Very small	Tiny / Minuscule

Pro-Tip: Next time you’re about to say “very [adjective],” stop and think if there is a single word that captures that emotion more intensely. It’s the fastest way to sound more sophisticated!