Question

Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Sumptuous

a) Lavish
b) Fancy
c) Meagre
d) Irritable

Answer 1

Hint: Meaning of Sumptuous – something which looks expensive and splendid.
Example – The buffet presented a sumptuous meal.

Complete answer:

 Option a ‘Lavish’ is an adjective given to something that looks luxurious and expensive. This exactly matches the meaning of the given word. So, the correct answer is “Option a”.
Option b ‘Fancy’ generally indicates something that is decorative. The word might find a resemblance to the stated word in the question but differs. The meaning is not the same as the given word and hence, is the incorrect option.
Option c ‘Meagre’ means inadequate or scanty. The word does not conform with the meaning of the given word and hence does not express the right meaning of ‘Sumptuous’. So, this is the incorrect option.
Option d ‘Irritable’ is the name given to the tendency to get annoyed easily. This option does not have any relation with the actual meaning of the word and hence is incorrect.

Note: The options a and b might be used in a sentence interchangeably according to the motive of the sentence but the meaning is different from each other.