Select the word that is the opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the following sentence:
The plump baby in the photo had round cheeks and tiny folds on her wrists.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Slim
In the given sentence, plump means pleasantly round and slightly fat. Its antonym is slim. Example: Our plump pet cat sleeps in the sun all afternoon.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Slim (answer) | thin in a pleasing, healthy way (opposite of plump) | Didi stays slim by cycling to college every day. |
| (2) Chubby | a little fat in a pleasant way (a synonym of plump) | The chubby toddler giggled each time we clapped. |
| (3) Restless | unable to stay still or calm | The restless puppy kept running from room to room. |
| (4) Cheerful | happy and bright | Our cheerful milkman whistles as he rides his cycle. |
| Synonyms of plump: chubby, round, stout, fleshy Antonyms of plump: slim, thin, slender, lean |