Question

Select the antonym for the following word from the options given below:
DULL
a)Foolish
b)Clever
c)Intelligent
d)Stupid

Answer 1

Hint: The word “dull” can have different meanings in different contexts. Dull and the given words in the options are all adjectives which are mostly used in the same context, that is to describe the intellect of someone.

Complete step by step answer:
The word “dull” is an adjective used to refer to a person who is slow to understand or is stupid. Now let us decipher the meaning of each option and find the word which means opposite to the given word. Option a “foolish” is an adjective used to refer to someone who lacks a good sense of judgement or is unwise. This is a synonym of the word “dull”. Therefore, it is incorrect.

Option b “clever” is an adjective used to refer to a person who is quick to understand or learn. It is the opposite to the meaning of “dull”. But let us look at the rest of the options.
Option c “intelligent” is an adjective used to describe someone having or showing intelligence of high level. This is close to being the antonym of “dull” but “clever” is more appropriate. Thus, option b clever is the correct answer.

Option d “stupid” is an adjective used to refer to someone who lacks intelligence. This is not the opposite of “dull”. Thus, it is incorrect.

Note: Intelligent is close to being the antonym of “dull” but the word “clever is more appropriate. Intelligent is one of the synonyms of “clever”.