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" urkomischinGerman for a stronger impact.
The list covers a wide range of descriptors, including emotions e.g.,"ecstatic"for"veryhappy", physical states e.g.,"sweltering"for"veryhot", and character traits e.g.,"compassionate"for"verykind".
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" gleichgu¨ltig is suggested as a more precise alternative to "very lazy", conveying a sense of apathy or lack of interest in addition to laziness.