Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the word Trumpery:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Top-notch
Trumpery means showy but worthless. As a noun, it means attractive articles of little value. Its antonym is top-notch.
Example: The stall sold cheap trumpery jewellery to tourists.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Simple | plain or easy to understand (something simple can still be valuable, so it does not oppose worthless) | The instructions were simple and easy to follow. |
| (2) Coarse | rough in texture or rude in manner (it is closer to low quality than to its opposite) | The sack was made of coarse cloth. |
| (3) Top-notch (answer) | of the highest quality (the opposite of worthless) | The restaurant serves top-notch food at fair prices. |
| (4) Casual | relaxed or informal (it describes manner, not value) | He wore casual clothes to the party. |
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