LEARN 400 adjectives and synonyms

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• Hello, everyone and welcome back to English With Lucy.

The other day, I asked my top Lucy supporters

for video recommendations.

And one of my supporters, Musically Vibes,

recommended I do a vocabulary video.

Now, a while ago, I made a video about the three words

that you should never say.

And one of those words was “Very.”

Now, obviously you have to take that with a pinch of salt.

You shouldn’t take that literally.

In this video, I explained

that you shouldn’t use “very” too much,

especially in writing.

You should use other more powerful adjectives.

In this video, I’m going to give you over 100 examples

of situations where “very” should be avoided,

and I’m going to give you well over 200 other adjectives,

powerful adjectives that you can use instead.

This video is going to boost your vocabulary so much.

It’s also going to help with your pronunciation

and your listening skills.

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and listening skills and your vocabulary,

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Right. Let’s get started with the video.

Very accurate. Very accurate.

Perfect, exact, flawless, precise.

Perfect, exact, flawless, precise.

Perfect, exact, flawless, precise.

Very aggressive. Very aggressive.

Forceful, overconfident.

Forceful, overconfident.

Forceful, overconfident.

Very amazed. Very amazed.

Astounded, flabbergasted, astonished, shocked.

Astounded, flabbergasted, astonished, shocked.

Astounded, flabbergasted, astonished, shocked.

Very angry. Very angry.

Furious, fuming, livid, enraged.

Furious, fuming, livid, enraged.

Furious, fuming, livid, enraged.

Very aware. Very aware.

Conscious, mindful.

Conscious, mindful.

Conscious, mindful.

Very bad. Very bad.

Awful, deplorable, miserable, rotten.

Awful, deplorable, miserable, rotten.

Awful, deplorable, miserable, rotten.

Very basic. Very basic.

Simple, primary, rudimentary, fundamental.

Simple, primary, rudimentary, fundamental.

Simple, primary, rudimentary, fundamental.

Very beautiful. Very beautiful.

Gorgeous, stunning, exquisite, magnificent.

Gorgeous, stunning, exquisite, magnificent.

Gorgeous, stunning, exquisite, magnificent.

Very boring. Very boring.

Tedious, mind-numbing, dreary, uninteresting.

Tedious, mind numbing, dreary, uninteresting.

Tedious, mind-numbing, dreary, uninteresting.

Very bright. Very bright.

Blinding, dazzling, radiant.

Blinding, dazzling, radiant.

Blinding, dazzling, radiant.

Very capable. Very capable.

Efficient, skillful, proficient.

Efficient, skillful, proficient.

Efficient, skillful, proficient.

Very careful. Very careful.

Scrupulous, meticulous, fastidious.

Scrupulous, meticulous, fastidious.

Scrupulous, meticulous, fastidious.

Very caring. Very caring.

Compassionate, kind, attentive.

Compassionate, kind, attentive.

Compassionate, kind, attentive.

Very clean. Very clean.

Spotless, immaculate, hygienic.

Spotless, immaculate, hygienic.

Spotless, immaculate, hygienic.

Very clever. Very clever.

Intelligent, sharp, astute, ingenious.

Intelligent, sharp, astute, ingenious.

Intelligent, sharp, astute ingenious.

Very cold. Very cold.

Bitter, icy, freezing.

Bitter, icy, freezing.

Bitter, icy, freezing.

Very colourful. Very colourful.

Vibrant, vivid.

Vibrant, vivid.

Vibrant, vivid.

Very competitive. Very competitive.

Ambitious, cut-throat, driven.

Ambitious, cut-throat, driven.

Ambitious, cut-throat, driven.

Very concerned. Very concerned.

Troubled, upset, worried, agitated.

Troubled, upset, worried, agitated.

Troubled, upset, worried, agitated.

Very confident. Very confident.

Poised, self-assured, secure.

Poised, self-assured, secure.

Poised, self-assured, secure.

Very confused. Very confused.

Baffled, mystified, dazed.

Baffled, mystified, dazed.

Baffled, mystified dazed.

Very corrupt. Very corrupt.

Unethical, fraudulent, dishonest.

Unethical, fraudulent, dishonest.

Unethical, fraudulent, dishonest.

Very creepy. Very creepy.

Skin-crawling, weird, unnerving.

Skin-crawling, weird, unnerving.

Skin-crawling, weird, unnerving.

Very critical. Very critical.

Essential, crucial, vital.

Essential, crucial, vital.

Essential, crucial, vital.

Very cute. Very cute.

Endearing, adorable, charming.

Endearing, adorable, charming.

Endearing, adorable, charming.

Very dangerous. Very dangerous.

Perilous, treacherous, precarious.

Perilous, treacherous, precarious.

Perilous, treacherous, precarious.

Very delicate. Very delicate.

Fragile, frail, flimsy.

Fragile, frail, flimsy.

Fragile, frail, flimsy.

Very different. Very different.

Unusual, distinctive, unique.

Unusual, distinctive, unique.

Unusual, distinctive, unique.

Very difficult. Very difficult.

Complex, demanding, arduous.

Complex, demanding, arduous.

Complex, demanding, arduous.

Very dirty. Very dirty.

Filthy, grimy, dilapidated, squalid.

Filthy, grimy, dilapidated, squalid.

Filthy, grimy, dilapidated, squalid.

Very dismal. Very dismal.

Miserable, morbid, depressing.

Miserable, morbid, depressing.

Miserable, morbid, depressing.

Very dry. Very dry.

Parched, dehydrated, arid.

Parched, dehydrated, arid.

Parched, dehydrated, arid.

Very easy. Very easy.

Effortless, unchallenging, simple.

Effortless, unchallenging, simple.

Effortless, unchallenging, simple.

Very educational. Very educational.

Informative, enlightening.

Informative, enlightening.

Informative, enlightening.

Very embarrassed. Very embarrassed.

Mortified, humiliated, ashamed.

Mortified, humiliated, ashamed.

Mortified, humiliated, ashamed.

Very enthusiastic. Very enthusiastic.

Eager, keen, zealous.

Eager, keen, zealous.

Eager, keen, zealous.

Very exciting. Very exciting.

Electrifying, exhilarating, breathtaking.

Electrifying, exhilarating, breathtaking.

Electrifying, exhilarating, breathtaking.

Very expensive. Very expensive.

Overpriced, costly, exorbitant.

Overpriced, costly, exorbitant.

Overpriced, costly, exorbitant.

Very fair. Very fair.

Impartial, neutral, just.

Impartial, neutral, just.

Impartial, neutral, just.

Very faithful. Very faithful.

Loyal, devoted.

Loyal, devoted.

Loyal, devoted.

Very famous. Very famous.

Renowned, legendary.

Renowned, legendary.

Renowned, legendary.

Very far. Very far.

Distant, remote.

Distant, remote.

Distant, remote.

Very fast. Very fast.

Rapid, swift.

Rapid, swift.

Rapid, swift.

Very fierce. Very fierce.

Vicious, ferocious, feral.

Vicious, ferocious, feral.

Vicious, ferocious, feral.

Very frustrating. Very frustrating.

Exasperating, vexing, infuriating.

Exasperating, vexing, infuriating.

Exasperating, vexing, infuriating.

Very full. Very full.

Overflowing, crammed, packed.

Overflowing, crammed, packed.

Overflowing, crammed, packed.

Very funny. Very funny.

Hysterical, hilarious, sidesplitting.

Hysterical, hilarious, sidesplitting.

Hysterical, hilarious, sidesplitting.

Very good. Very good.

Superb, excellent, outstanding.

Superb, excellent, outstanding.

Superb, excellent, outstanding.

Very happy. Very happy.

Ecstatic, overjoyed, elated.

Ecstatic, overjoyed, elated.

Ecstatic, overjoyed, elated.

Very heavy. Very heavy.

Weighty, dense, hefty.

Weighty, dense, hefty.

Weighty, dense, hefty.

Very honest. Very honest.

Candid, sincere, frank.

Candid, sincere, frank.

Candid, sincere, frank.

Very hot. Very hot.

Burning, scalding, blistering, scorching.

Burning, scalding, blistering, scorching.

Burning, scalding, blistering, scorching.

Very hungry. Very hungry.

Ravenous, famished, starving.

Ravenous, famished, starving.

Ravenous, famished, starving.

Very impressive. Very impressive.

Remarkable, extraordinary.

Remarkable, extraordinary.

Remarkable, extraordinary.

Very informal. Very informal.

Casual, easygoing.

Casual, easygoing.

Casual, easygoing.

Very intense. Very intense.

Severe, overpowering, extreme.

Severe, overpowering, extreme.

Severe, overpowering, extreme.

Very interesting. Very interesting.

Fascinating, compelling, riveting.

Fascinating, compelling, riveting.

Fascinating, compelling, riveting.

Very likely. Very likely.

Expected, unavoidable, probable.

Expected, unavoidable, probable.

Expected, unavoidable, probable.

Very lively. Very lively.

Exuberant, energetic, vivacious.

Exuberant, energetic, vivacious.

Exuberant, energetic, vivacious.

Very loud. Very loud.

Deafening, booming, thunderous, blaring.

Deafening, booming, thunderous, blaring.

Deafening, booming, thunderous, blaring.

Very lucky. Very lucky.

Fortunate, blessed, charmed.

Fortunate, blessed, charmed.

Fortunate, blessed, charmed.

Very negative. Very negative.

Pessimistic, defeatist, cynical.

Pessimistic, defeatist, cynical.

Pessimistic, defeatist, cynical.

Very new. Very new.

Cutting edge, novel, innovative.

Cutting edge, novel, innovative.

Cutting edge, novel, innovative.

Very nice. Very nice.

Enjoyable, pleasant, agreeable.

Enjoyable, pleasant, agreeable.

Enjoyable, pleasant, agreeable.

Very obvious. Very obvious.

Apparent, clear, visible, evident.

Apparent, clear, visible, evident.

Apparent, clear, visible, evident.

Very old. Very old.

Decrepit, ancient, grizzled.

Decrepit, ancient, grizzled.

Decrepit, ancient, grizzled.

Very painful. Very painful.

Excruciating, agonising, unbearable.

Excruciating, agonising, unbearable.

Excruciating, agonising, unbearable.

Very poor. Very poor.

Destitute, penniless, impoverished.

Destitute, penniless, impoverished.

Destitute, penniless, impoverished.

Very positive. Very positive.

Optimistic, upbeat.

Optimistic, upbeat.

Optimistic, upbeat.

Very quiet. Very quiet.

Silent, hushed.

Silent, hushed.

Silent, hushed.

Very rare. Very rare.

Scarce, sparse, unique.

Scarce, sparse, unique.

Scarce, sparse, unique.

Very religious. Very religious.

Spiritual, devout.

Spiritual, devout.

Spiritual, devout.

Very responsible. Very responsible.

Dependable, conscientious, reliable.

Dependable, conscientious, reliable.

Dependable, conscientious, reliable.

Very roomy. Very roomy.

Spacious, expansive, palatial.

Spacious, expansive, palatial.

Spacious, expansive, palatial.

Very rough. Very rough.

Course, jagged, rugged, gritty.

Course, jagged, rugged, gritty.

Course, jagged, rugged, gritty.

Very rowdy. Very rowdy.

Raucous, wild.

Raucous, wild.

Raucous, wild.

Very rude. Very rude.

Vulgar, offensive.

Vulgar, offensive.

Vulgar, offensive.

Very safe. Very safe.

Harmless, sheltered, secure.

Harmless, sheltered, secure.

Harmless, sheltered, secure.

Very scared. Very scared.

Terrified, petrified.

Terrified, petrified.

Terrified, petrified.

Very serious. Very serious.

Solemn, sombre, stern.

Solemn, sombre, stern.

Solemn, sombre, stern.

Very severe. Very severe.

Grave, critical, serious.

Grave, critical, serious.

Grave, critical, serious.

Very shy. Very shy.

Timid, introverted.

Timid, introverted.

Timid, introverted.

Very small. Very small.

Tiny, minuscule, minute.

Tiny, minuscule, minute.

Tiny, minuscule, minute.

Very stinky. Very stinky.

Putrid, rancid, noxious.

Putrid, rancid, noxious.

Putrid, rancid, noxious.

Very strange. Very strange.

Bizarre, weird, peculiar.

Bizarre, weird, peculiar.

Bizarre, weird, peculiar.

Very strict. Very strict.

Severe, stern, harsh.

Severe, stern, harsh.

Severe, stern, harsh.

Very strong. Very strong.

Muscular, powerful, tough.

Muscular, powerful, tough.

Muscular, powerful, tough.

Very stupid. Very stupid.

Idiotic, dense, dumb.

Idiotic, dense, dumb.

Idiotic, dense, dumb.

Very successful. Very successful.

Lucrative, thriving, prosperous.

Lucrative, thriving, prosperous.

Lucrative, thriving, prosperous.

Very suitable. Very suitable.

Appropriate, fitting.

Appropriate, fitting.

Appropriate, fitting.

Very sure. Very sure.

Positive, certain, convinced.

Positive, certain, convinced.

Positive, certain, convinced.

Very suspicious. Very suspicious.

Sceptical, wary, distrustful.

Sceptical, wary, distrustful.

Sceptical, wary, distrustful.

Very tall. Very tall.

Towering, statuesque, lofty.

Towering, statuesque, lofty.

Towering, statuesque, lofty.

Very tasty. Very tasty.

Delectable, divine, scrumptious, mouthwatering.

Delectable, divine, scrumptious, mouthwatering.

Delectable, divine, scrumptious, mouthwatering.

Very tempting. Very tempting.

Alluring, tantalising, irresistible.

Alluring, tantalising, irresistible.

Alluring, tantalising, irresistible.

Very tense. Very tense.

Rigid, strained, taut.

Rigid, strained, taut.

Rigid, strained, taut.

Very thin. Very thin.

Gaunt, emaciated, scrawny.

Gaunt, emaciated, scrawny.

Gaunt, emaciated, scrawny.

Very tired. Very tired.

Exhausted, drained, spent.

Exhausted, drained, spent.

Exhausted, drained, spent.

Very ugly. Very ugly.

Hideous, revolting, grotesque.

Hideous, revolting, grotesque.

Hideous, revolting, grotesque.

Very useful. Very useful.

Nifty, handy.

Nifty, handy.

Nifty, handy.

Very violent. Very violent.

Abusive, savage, cruel.

Abusive, savage, cruel.

Abusive, savage, cruel.

Very weak. Very weak.

Feeble, sickly, fragile.

Feeble, sickly, fragile.

Feeble, sickly, fragile.

Very wet. Very wet.

Waterlogged, saturated, sopping, soaked.

Waterlogged, saturated, sopping, soaked.

Waterlogged, saturated, sopping, soaked.

Right. That’s it for today.

I must have given you over 300 extra vocabulary words.

I really hope it helped you. I hope you enjoyed the video.