Choose the most appropriate antonym from the given options for the word Tumultuous :
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Harmonious
- Tumultuous means very loud, excited and disorderly, full of confusion or upheaval. It comes from the Latin tumultus (uproar).
Example: The hero received a tumultuous welcome from the crowd. - Harmonious means peaceful, orderly and free from conflict. Calm order is the opposite of noisy disorder, so Harmonious is the antonym.
Example: The families of the village live in a harmonious way.
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 1: Violent — Incorrect. Violent means using force to hurt or damage; a tumultuous scene may turn violent, so the word is close to it, not opposite.
Example: The protest turned violent in the evening.
Option 3: Significant — Incorrect. Significant means important; it is not related to noise or disorder.
Example: The discovery was a significant step in medicine.
Option 4: Riotous — Incorrect. Riotous means noisy, wild and out of control; it is a synonym of tumultuous.
Example: The fans' riotous celebrations went on all night.
| Synonyms (Tumultuous) | Antonyms (Tumultuous) |
|---|---|
| riotous | harmonious |
| turbulent | calm |
| uproarious | peaceful |
| disorderly | orderly |
The following words have also been asked in other CUET (UG) English papers:
| Word | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tumultuous | 19-05 S1 31-05 S2 | – | – | 18-06 S1 | – |
| riotous | 31-05 S2 | – | – | – | – |