Choose the correct antonym of the underlined word from the options given below:-

The lavish lifestyle of the minister took the public by surprise.

frugal

The correct answer is Option (4) → frugal

The word lavish means extravagant, luxurious, or spending a lot freely. Its opposite would be frugal, which means economical, careful with money, or avoiding unnecessary expenses.

• elaborate means detailed.

• excessive is similar in meaning to lavish.

• hectic means full of intense and frantic activity