Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word:
ILLUSTRIOUS
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Obscure
Illustrious means very famous and admired for what one has done. Its antonym is obscure. Example: The school invited an illustrious scientist to open the new lab.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Eminent | famous and respected in a particular field (a synonym of illustrious) | An eminent heart doctor spoke at our health camp. |
| (2) Arrogant | behaving as if one is better than others | The arrogant new boy laughed at anyone who made a mistake. |
| (3) Obscure (answer) | not well known (opposite of illustrious) | The film was made by an obscure director from a small town. |
| (4) Sincere | honest and meaning what one says | Raju gave his mother a sincere apology. |
| Synonyms of illustrious: eminent, renowned, distinguished, celebrated Antonyms of illustrious: obscure, unknown, insignificant |