Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word:
At my cousin’s wedding, Raju Mama stood out in his flamboyant golden sherwani and bright pink turban.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Restrained
In the given sentence, flamboyant means bright, bold and eager to be noticed. Its antonym is restrained. Example: The flamboyant singer came on stage in a silver jacket covered with lights.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Restrained (answer) | quiet and controlled, not trying to draw attention (opposite of flamboyant) | The new library has a restrained look, with plain white walls and simple wooden shelves. |
| (2) Showy | bright and colourful so as to attract attention (a synonym of flamboyant) | The shop window was full of showy plastic flowers. |
| (3) Nervous | worried and a little afraid | Isha felt nervous before her first dance show. |
| (4) Grumpy | bad-tempered and easily annoyed | Bhaiya is always grumpy when he is woken up early. |
| Synonyms of flamboyant: showy, flashy, loud, extravagant Antonyms of flamboyant: restrained, modest, plain, understated |