Expanding Vocabulary: F to P
This page continues the list of alternatives to "very", focusing on adjectives from F to P. It provides more nuanced options for expressing intensity and quality in English.
Example: Rather than saying "very funny", one can use "hilarious" (urkomisch in German) for a stronger impact.
The list covers a wide range of descriptors, including emotions (e.g., "ecstatic" for "very happy"), physical states (e.g., "sweltering" for "very hot"), and character traits (e.g., "compassionate" for "very kind").
Highlight: The alternative "crucial" (entscheidend) for "very important" emphasizes the critical nature of something more effectively than simply using "very".
Some notable alternatives include:
- "Brilliant" for "very intelligent"
- "Animated" for "very lively"
- "Deafening" for "very loud"
- "Essential" for "very necessary"
Vocabulary: "Indolent" (gleichgültig) is suggested as a more precise alternative to "very lazy", conveying a sense of apathy or lack of interest in addition to laziness.