From the given options, select the word which is opposite in meaning to the word:
'Honorary'
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Official
Honorary describes a title or post given as an honour, without the usual duties, powers or pay, or a person who holds a post without being paid for it. Its antonym is official.
Example: The famous scientist was given an honorary degree by the university.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Famous | known to many people (an honorary title is often given to famous people, so the word is not an opposite) | The village became famous for its pottery. |
| (2) Reputed | well known and respected, or generally said to be (it is not opposite to honorary) | She studied at a reputed college in Delhi. |
| (3) Celebratory | done to celebrate something (it has nothing to do with whether a post is held in name only) | The team had a celebratory dinner after the win. |
| (4) Official (answer) | here, holding the post in the regular, formal way, with its real duties and authority (an honorary post is held in name only, an official one in the full and regular sense) | He is the official secretary of the club, while his friend is only an honorary member. |
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