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Better ways to say “Very big”
Two words for a single vivid adjective.
i · Why avoid itTwo lines, no filler
"Big" is already a scale word. Reach for a more precise one — "huge," "massive," "substantial," "enormous" — rather than piling "very" on top.
ii · Before & afterDrop-in demo
Before
A very big opportunity for the business.
After
A substantial opportunity for the business.
iii · The alternatives5 ways out
- 01Huge neutral
conversational emphasis
A huge opportunity.
- 02Massive neutral
stronger than huge
A massive opportunity.
- 03Substantial neutral
formal, measurable bigness
A substantial opportunity.
- 04Enormous neutral
very large, slightly dramatic
An enormous opportunity.
- 05Sizeable neutral
bigger than you'd expect
A sizeable share of the market.
iv · Brew tipKeep this one
Pick the adjective that carries the exact size you mean. Leave "very" out.