10 alternatives to "very" in IELTS: 1. Very small = Minuscule 2. Very good = Exceptional 3. Very bad = Abysmal 4. Very happy = Overjoyed 5. Very sad = Heartbroken 6. Very funny = Side-splitting 7. Very serious = Grave 8. Very brave = Fearless 9. Very fast = Blistering 10. Very hot = Sweltering Here are examples of each: 1. Very small = The insect was minuscule, barely visible to the naked eye. 2. Very good = Her performance was exceptional, receiving praise from everyone.