Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the given sentence:
The shop’s garish signboard, in bright pink and green with flashing lights, could be seen from the far end of the market.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Subdued
In the given sentence, garish means too bright and loud in colour, in a way that is not pleasant to look at. Its antonym is subdued. Example: The hall was decorated with garish orange and purple balloons.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Gaudy | too bright and showy, in poor taste (a synonym of garish) | He wore a gaudy yellow shirt with red stars to the interview. |
| (2) Rickety | weak and likely to break | We crossed the stream on a rickety wooden bridge. |
| (3) Spacious | having a lot of space inside | The new classrooms are bright and spacious. |
| (4) Subdued (answer) | soft and not bright, quiet in colour or light (opposite of garish) | The library walls are painted a subdued cream, so the room feels calm. |
| Synonyms of garish: gaudy, flashy, loud, showy Antonyms of garish: subdued, plain, tasteful, understated |