Question

Select the word which means opposite of the given word.
TERRIBLE
a. Horrible
b. Frightening
c. Delightful
d. Hideous

Answer 1

Hint: Try to recall the meaning of the word or try using it in a sentence. Remember, Terrible is always used in a negative sense.

Complete answer:
Terrible means something which is bad, serious or totally awful. The given word can be used in a sentence like: “I had a terrible experience in Kerala.”

Option ‘a’, Horrible means something which is very unpleasant or dreadful . This cannot be the antonym of the word given in the question, as its meaning is very near to the meaning of Terrible, hence they are synonyms.

Frightening means making someone afraid or anxious, mostly with an ill intention. This word does not stand close to the opposite of the word in question, therefore, the option b is also incorrect.

Delightful means something that brings happiness or joy to someone, this word is a complete contrast to the word given to us in the question i.e. Horrible, that is why option c is the correct answer.

In option d, the word Hideous has two basic explanations, one meaning ugly and gruesome and the second meaning is extremely horrific and appalling. Both the meanings are very identical to the meaning of the word in question, which makes the words synonymous in nature, so option d is also not the correct answer.

Note: Opposites are also known as Antonyms and should not be confused with synonyms, which mean words with similar meanings.