Antonym of LAVISH — Synonyms & Antonyms Aptitude Question
Antonym of LAVISH: Choose the word most opposite in meaning to LAVISH: Answer and worked solution on CodeKairo.
- Topic: Synonyms & Antonyms
- Section: Verbal Ability
- Difficulty: Medium
- Time target: 40 seconds
Question
Choose the word most opposite in meaning to LAVISH:
Options
- Extravagant
- Frugal
- Elegant
- Sudden
Show the answer and the worked solution
Correct answer: B. Frugal
Worked solution
- Lavish means generous to the point of excess.
- Frugal means sparing and economical — the opposite.
- Extravagant is a synonym.
Answer: Frugal.
The idea
The pair frugal/lavish is worth learning together, as either can be the question word.
Shortcut. A lavish feast versus a frugal meal: lavish spends to excess, frugal spends sparingly.
Common trap. "Elegant" — understated elegance can seem the opposite of showy luxury, but elegance is about taste, not spending.