Question

: Select the word which means the opposite of the given word.
ELEGANT

a)Comely
b)Fine
c)Clumsy
d)Simple

Answer 1

Hint: Try to recall the meaning of the word or try using it in a sentence. Remember, Elegant is an adjective and has a French origin.

Complete step-by-step answer:

Elegant means sophisticated, stylish, and graceful. It is, most of the time associated with complimenting women.
Option 'a', Comely means neat and attractive. This cannot be the antonym of the word given in the question, as its meaning is very near to the meaning of Elegant, hence they are synonyms.
The word Fine has two main explanations, one is when it is referred to in the context of something very eloquent and stylish and the second is, when it is understood as something very light and delicate. None of these are the opposite of Elegant, so option b is also incorrect.
Clumsy means graceless and unkempt, this word has clearly its meaning in the opposite direction to that of the word mentioned, that is why option c is correct.
Option d, Simple, means something which is plain and without any pomp or showoff. It also means 'easy' at times, since this explanation has almost negligible relevance to the opposite of the word Elegant, it is the incorrect answer.

Note: Opposites are also known as Antonyms and are words with contrasting meanings. While synonyms are the words that can be used interchangeably.