Choose the most appropriate antonym of the given word:
AUSTERE
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Luxurious
Austere means very plain and simple, without comforts. Its antonym is luxurious. Example: The old ashram had an austere room with only a mat and a lamp.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Luxurious (answer) | very comfortable, rich and costly (opposite of austere) | For my cousin’s wedding, we stayed in a luxurious hotel with a pool. |
| (2) Frugal | simple and plain, using or costing very little (a synonym of austere) | Grandpa still eats a frugal dinner of dal and two rotis. |
| (3) Tedious | long, dull and boring | Copying the same table ten times was a tedious task. |
| (4) Vigilant | watchful and quick to notice danger | The vigilant guard stopped the stranger at the society gate. |
| Synonyms of austere: plain, frugal, simple, spartan Antonyms of austere: luxurious, lavish, rich |