" So avoid using word 'very' because it's lazy. A man is not very tired, he is exhausted. Don't use very sad, use morose. Language was invented for one reason, boys - to woo women - and, in that endeavor, laziness will not do "

afraid > terrified
angry > furious
bad > atrocious
beautiful > exquisite
big > immense

bright > dazzling
capable > accomplished
clean > spotless
clever > brilliant
cold > freezing

conventional > conservative
dirty > squalid
dry > parched
eager > keen
fast > quick

fierce > ferocious
good > superb
happy > jubilant
hot > scalding
hungry > ravenous

large > colossal
lively > vivacious
loved > adored
neat > immaculate
old > ancient

poor > destitute
pretty > beautiful
quiet > silent
risky > perilous
roomy > spacious

rude > vulgar
serious > solemn
small > tiny
strong > unyielding
stupid > idiotic

tasty > delicious
thin > gaunt
tired > exhausted
ugly > hideous
valuable > precious

weak > feeble
wet > soaked
wicked > villainous
wise > sagacious
worried > anxious

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