Instead of very; Very simple –> Basic Very shy –> Timid Very open –> Transparent Very poor –> Destitute Very quiet –> Hushed Very rich –> Wealthy Very sharp –> Keen Very scary –> Chilling Very rainy –> Pouring Very painful –> Excruciating Very pale –> Ashen Very old –> Ancient Very perfect –> Flawless Very scared –> Petrified Very serious –> Grave Very shiny –> Gleaming Very short –> Brief Very old-fashioned –> Archaic Very noisy –> Deafening Very bad –> Awful Very cold –> Freezing Very clear –> Obvious Very mean –> Cruel Very boring –> Dull Very slow –> Sluggish Very careful –> Cautious Very colorful –> Vibrant Very creative –> Innovative Very crowded –> Bustling Very empty –> Desolate Very loose –> Slack Very cute –> Adorable Very lively –> Animated Very often–> Frequently Very thirsty–> Parched Very tight–> Constricting Very wide–> Expansive Very windy–> Blustery Very heavy–> Leaden Very hungry–> Starving Very friendly–> Amiable Very evil–> Wicked Very messy–> Slovenly Very nice–> Kind