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elegance meaning in Hindi

nounAsked 2× in SSC · latest SSC Selection Post Ph-12 2024 MLAntonyms
elegance noun

Meaning: The quality of being graceful and stylish in appearance or manner

Hindi: शालीनता, सौंदर्य

Synonyms: grace, sophistication, refinement, style

Antonyms: crudeness, vulgarity, clumsiness

Asked in: SSC Selection Post Ph-12 2024 ML · SSC MTS 2024

elegance in SSC previous-year questions

  1. SSC Selection Post Ph-12 2024 ML Antonyms

    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
    The furniture displayed a wonderful combination of elegance and practicality.

    Answer & explanation

    Answer: D) Gracelessness

    The word "elegance" refers to something that is refined, tasteful, and graceful in appearance or manner. It often conveys a sense of sophistication and beauty.
    To find an antonym, we look for a word that means the opposite—something lacking refinement, sophistication, or grace. Here's how the options compare:
    • Magnificence – This refers to something grand, impressive, or splendid, but it doesn't directly oppose "elegance." Magnificence could still be elegant in some cases.
    • Simplicity – While simplicity might contrast with ornate elegance, it isn't necessarily an antonym. Elegance can be simple in some contexts.
    • Glory – Glory refers to great admiration or honor, often related to achievem

  2. SSC MTS 2024 Antonyms

    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
    The family members described their dream home's architectural elegance.

    Answer & explanation

    Answer: C) coarseness

    Correct Answer: coarseness
    Explanation:
    The word elegance means graceful and stylish beauty (सौंदर्य / सुंदरता).
    Its antonym is coarseness, which means lack of refinement or roughness in style or manner (असभ्यता / भद्दापन).
    gleam – a soft or brief light (झलक)
    fortitude – courage in adversity (धैर्य / साहस)
    grandiosity – being grand or impressive in a pretentious way (दिखावटी भव्यता)
    Only coarseness is the correct opposite of elegance.

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elegance – questions

What is the meaning of elegance in Hindi?

elegance means “शालीनता, सौंदर्य” in Hindi. In English: The quality of being graceful and stylish in appearance or manner

What are the synonyms of elegance?

Synonyms of elegance: grace, sophistication, refinement, style.

What is the opposite of elegance?

Antonyms of elegance: crudeness, vulgarity, clumsiness.

Has elegance been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – elegance has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC Selection Post Ph-12 2024 ML, SSC MTS 2024.

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