Select the word that is the most appropriate antonym of the word:- Corpulent
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Svelte
Corpulent means fat, with a large heavy body. Its antonym is svelte.
Example: The corpulent man found it hard to climb the stairs.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Portly | rather fat, usually of a middle-aged man (a synonym of corpulent) | A portly gentleman opened the door. |
| (2) Svelte (answer) | slim and graceful (a large heavy body and a slim graceful one are opposites) | The dancer had a svelte figure. |
| (3) Replete | well filled or well supplied, or full after eating (it does not describe body shape) | The book is replete with colourful pictures. |
| (4) Ample | enough or more than enough (of a body it means large, so it is closer to corpulent than opposite) | There is ample space for parking. |
| Synonyms of corpulent: portly, stout, obese, plump Antonyms of corpulent: svelte, slender, slim, lean Also asked in CUET (UG): corpulent – 18-05-2026 Slot 2, 18-05-2026 Slot 1 portly – 18-05-2026 Slot 2 ample – 11-06-2023 Slot 1, 21-08-2022 Slot 1 |