Question

Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
MISERLY

a) generous
 b)liberal
 c)spendthrift
 d)charitable

Answer 1

Hint: Antonyms are those words that have contrasting or opposite meanings to the given word.

Complete step-by-step answer:
In the given question, we have to find the opposite of the word ‘miserly’ which refers to someone or something characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity.
Let us analyze the options given to us in this question:
Option (a.), 'generous', refers to someone willing to give and share unstintingly.
Therefore, option (a.) is incorrect as its meaning is not antonymous to that of the given word ‘miserly’.

Option (b.), ‘liberal', refers to someone or something showing or characterized by broad-mindedness/ open-mindedness.
Therefore, option (b.) is incorrect as its meaning is not antonymous to that of the given word ‘miserly’.

Option (c.), ‘spendthrift', refers to someone who spends money prodigally, recklessly.
Therefore, option (c.) is incorrect as its meaning is not antonymous to that of the given word ‘miserly’.

Option (d.), ‘charitable', refers to someone or something showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity.
Therefore, option (d.) is correct as its meaning is antonymous to that of the given word ‘miserly’.

Note: Keep in mind that one word can have many definitions. A word’s definition in a particular sentence depends on the context. For example, ‘charitable’ here does not refer to something or someone being characterized by the charity.