Improving Word Choice in Writing
250 synonyms and alternate choices to give students options in
their writing!
Word Choice
Replace any “dead” words in your essay with some of the suggestions below and on the next page. Be careful, however—be sure that the word you chose is accurate and appropriate in the sentence!
Rather than very, try:
abnormally
astonishingly
bitterly
chiefly
curiously
deeply
especially
exceedingly
extraordinarily
fully
generally
hugely
immeasurably
incredibly
infinitely
intensely
mightily
mildly
normally
oddly
ordinarily
particularly
powerfully
rarely
regularly
remarkably
richly
scarcely
severely
shockingly
slightly
strangely
strongly
surely
surprisingly
truly
uncommonly
universally
unusually
Rather than fine, good, or nice, try:
able-bodied
acceptable
adequate
advantageous
beneficial
bright
capable
careful
clever
considerable
decent
delightful
enjoyable
excellent
exceptional
expert
first-class
first-rate
fit
glowing
healthy
helpful
high-quality
lovely
pleasant
polite
reliable
respectable
select
skilled
sound
sufficient
superior
thriving
top
trustworthy
upright
upstanding
virtuous
worthy
Rather than bad, try:
abysmal
appalling
awful
base
corrupt
cruel
debauched
defective
depraved
dire
dreadful
evil
faulty
flawed
ghastly
horrific
immoral
imperfect
inferior
merciless
mischievous
rude
ruthless
shameless
shocking
shoddy
terrible
unpleasant
unruly
unscrupulous
wicked
willful
Rather than fun or funny, try:
amusing
comical
curious
droll
enjoyable
enjoyment
entertaining
exciting
hilarious
humorous
joyful
odd
peculiar
pleasurable
pleasure
quaint
strange
unusual
weird
witty
Rather than sad, try:
bitter
blue
cheerless
dejected
depressing
despondent
disappointing
distressing
forlorn
gloomy
glum
grief-stricken
heartbreaking
heart rending
heavy-hearted
melancholy
miserable
moved
pensive
poignant
regretful
somber
sorrowful
sorry
wistful
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