Question

Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
PARSIMONIOUS
a)Generous
b)Frugal
c)Crude
d)Stingy

Answer 1

Hint: Someone who is unwilling to spend money is parsimonious, what would be the opposite of someone who does not like to give money? Someone who does not shy away from giving money is not parsimonious.

Complete step-by-step answer:

A person is parsimonious by nature if s/he is unwilling to share with others or spend for others. For e.g. to save money, the parsimonious old man never leaves a tip of more than five percent.
Now, that we are familiar with the meaning and usage of the word let us look into the options provided to use and discuss their meaning to find an appropriate opposite to the given word.
a)Generous, someone who is generous is willing to help out others, show readiness to give more, or spend more on others.
b)Frugal, something that is economical, cost little or is thrifty is known as frugal.
c)Crude, something that is existing in its natural or raw state, i.e. it is not yet refined.
d)Stingy, someone who is mean and ungenerous is stingy.
As you can see the most appropriate opposite of the word parsimonious is – generous. This implies that the option – ‘a’ is the correct answer.

Note: It is important that students know the meanings of the given options as the other options can be distracting with their meaning.