Choose the word from the option that is closest in meaning to the given word.
‘GIGANTIC’
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Monstrous
Gigantic means extremely large, huge, like a giant. Its synonym is monstrous.
Example: A gigantic wave hit the ship.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Miniature | very small, a small copy of something (it is the opposite of gigantic) | He collects miniature cars. |
| (2) Monstrous (answer) | frightening and ugly, and also extremely large, huge (in this second sense it is closest in meaning to gigantic) | A monstrous crane was used to lift the bridge. |
| (3) Diligent | hard-working and careful (it says nothing about size) | She is a diligent student who never misses a class. |
| (4) Awkward | clumsy or uncomfortable (it has no link with size) | There was an awkward silence after his remark. |
| Synonyms of gigantic: monstrous, huge, enormous, massive Antonyms of gigantic: miniature, tiny, minute, small Also asked in CUET (UG): miniature – 16-09-2022 Slot 1 diligent – 24-05-2026 Slot 1, 13-05-2026 Slot 1, 05-06-2023 Slot 1, 10-08-2022 Slot 1 |