Synonyms for "very"
Looking for another word for "very"? Common synonyms include extremely, exceedingly, intensely, highly, remarkably.
Quick answer
The best synonym for "very" depends on what you mean. “Very + adjective” usually means there's a stronger single adjective hiding. “Very tired” → exhausted. “Very angry” → furious. “Very small” → tiny.
Synonym groups by meaning
"very" meaning: modifies adjectives
extremelyexceedinglyintenselyhighlyremarkably
"very" meaning: softer emphasis
quiteparticularlynotablydecidedly
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