Choose the most appropriate antonym of the underlined word.
Her aunt always wore gaudy saris covered in shiny sequins and bright, clashing colours.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Tasteful
In the given sentence, gaudy means too bright and showy, in a way that looks cheap. Its antonym is tasteful. Example: The new shop has a gaudy signboard with flashing lights.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Tasteful (answer) | attractive in a simple, pleasing way that shows good taste (opposite of gaudy) | The hall was decorated in a tasteful way with white flowers. |
| (2) Showy | bright and meant to catch attention (a synonym of gaudy) | The groom rode in on a showy white horse. |
| (3) Expensive | costing a lot of money | Fresh strawberries are expensive in our town. |
| (4) Colourful | full of bright colours (near the meaning of gaudy, not its opposite) | The children made colourful kites for Makar Sankranti. |
| Synonyms of gaudy: showy, flashy, garish, loud Antonyms of gaudy: tasteful, plain, simple, sober |