in a high degree; extremely; exceedingly

A giant is very tall.

(used as an intensive emphasizing superlatives or stressing identity or oppositeness)

the very best thing; in the very same place as before.

precise; particular

That is the very item we want.

mere

The very thought of it is distressing.

sheer; utter

He wept from the very joy of knowing he was safe.

actual

He was caught in the very act of stealing.

being such in the true or fullest sense of the term; extreme

the very heart of the matter.

true; genuine; worthy of being called such

the very God; a very fool.

rightful or legitimate.

adjective

inexact

adverb

little

adjective

actual , appropriate , authentic , bare , bona fide , correct , especial , express , genuine , ideal , identical , indubitable , mere , model , perfect , plain , precise , pure , right , same , selfsame , sheer , simple , special , sure-enough , true , undoubted , unqualified , unquestionable , veritable , very same , identic , exact

adverb

absolutely , acutely , amply , astonishingly , awfully , certainly , considerably , dearly , decidedly , deeply , eminently , emphatically , exaggeratedly , exceedingly , excessively , extensively , extraordinarily , extremely , greatly , highly , incredibly , indispensably , largely , notably , noticeably , particularly , positively , powerfully , pressingly , pretty , prodigiously , profoundly , remarkably , substantially , superlatively , surpassingly , surprisingly , terribly , truly , uncommonly , unusually , vastly , wonderfully , dreadfully , exceptionally , extra , most , absolute , actual , actually , authentic , bare , complete , exact , exactly , genuine , hugely , ideal , identical , mere , mighty , much , precise , precisely , quite , real , really , same , special , strikingly , thoroughly , too , true , truthful , utter , veracious , veritable