Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Antonyms

Question:

Select the word opposite in meaning to the given word: Laconic

Options:

Terse

Loquacious

Curt

Sagacious

Correct Answer:

Loquacious

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → Loquacious

  • Laconic (Adjective) means using very few words; brief and to the point, often to the point of seeming rude or mysterious.

  • Loquacious (Adjective) means tending to talk a great deal; talkative. This is the direct antonym.

  • Terse and Curt are synonyms for Laconic, as they both mean using few words (though curt often implies rudeness).

  • Sagacious means having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise. (Unrelated)