Question

Choose the option which means the opposite of the given word:
Eulogistic
A) Pretty
B) Critical
C) Brief
D) Stern
E) Free

Answer 1

Hint: Antonyms are the words that are opposite in meaning to another. The root words for the word 'antonym' are the words 'anti' meaning 'against' or 'opposite' and 'onym' meaning 'name’. For instance: the antonym of ‘hot’ is ‘cold’.

Complete answer:
The meaning of the word eulogistic is ‘relating to a speech or a piece of writing or poem containing great praise especially for someone who has recently died’. So, as per the question we must find the word which is opposite in meaning to the word eulogistic.

Option A) Pretty - is an incorrect answer because the meaning of pretty is ‘attractive in a delicate way without being truly beautiful or adorable’ and this is not antonym of the word eulogistic. Thus, this is an incorrect answer.

Option B) Critical - is the correct answer because the meaning of critical is ‘expressing adverse or disapproving comments or judgements or condemning’ and this is the antonym of the word thankful as they have different meaning or they are opposite in meaning to each other. Thus, this is the correct answer.

Option C) Brief - is an incorrect answer because the meaning of brief is ‘of short duration; not lasting for long or short or flying’ and this is not antonym of the word eulogistic. Thus, this is an incorrect answer.

Option D) Stern - is an incorrect answer because the meaning of stern is ‘serious and unrelenting, especially in the assertion of authority and exercise of discipline or frowning or serious’ and this is not antonym of the word eulogistic. Thus, this is an incorrect answer.

Option E) Free - is an incorrect answer because the meaning of free is ‘able to act or be done as one wishes; not under the control of another or unconfirmed or unbound’ and this is not antonym of the word eulogistic. Thus, this is an incorrect answer.

Hence, the correct answer is Option ‘B’.

Note: Antonyms are the words that are opposite to each other i.e. antonyms of eulogistic is critical and synonyms are the words that are similar in meaning. So, the synonym of eulogistic is approving or acclamatory. Thus, Option B is the most appropriate answer as compared to the other options as they do not have the opposite meaning to the given word.