Meaning: Extremely beautiful and delicate
Hindi: अत्यंत सुंदर / उत्कृष्ट
Synonyms: beautiful, delicate, superb
Antonyms: ugly, crude
Asked in: SSC Steno 2026 T-1 · SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 · SSC MTS 2024
exquisite in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC MTS 2024 Synonyms
Select the appropriate synonym of the underlined word.
The bride has an exquisite face.Answer & explanation
Answer: D) Beautiful
Answer: Beautiful
Explanation:
The word "exquisite" means extremely beautiful, delicate, or finely made – सुंदर और नाजुक.
Now examine the options:
• Beautiful – very attractive or pleasing to the eye → बहुत सुंदर → ✅ Correct synonym
• Ugly – unpleasant to look at → कुरूप → ❌ Opposite meaning
• Average – ordinary or not exceptional → सामान्य → ❌ Not a synonym
• Plain – not decorated or simple in appearance → सादा → ❌ Opposite of “exquisite”
So, "Beautiful" is the correct synonym for "exquisite." - SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate antonym of the word: Exquisite
Answer & explanation
Answer: B) Coarse
"Exquisite" means extremely beautiful and delicate; of great beauty, precision, or refinement; of the highest quality. Its antonym is "Coarse" = rough or harsh in texture; lacking refinement, sophistication, or elegance; of inferior quality. "Beautiful," "Delicate," and "Fine" are all synonyms or near-synonyms of exquisite — they convey positive qualities of beauty and refinement. Only "Coarse" is the antonym, representing roughness and lack of refinement — the direct opposite of exquisite. Option B is correct.
- SSC Steno 2026 T-1 Synonyms
Which word can best replace exquisite?
The niece had an exquisite sense of drama in her storytelling.Answer & explanation
Answer: A) Refined
Meaning: exquisite = extremely fine, delicate and beautifully made *(उत्कृष्ट, अति सुंदर, परिष्कृत)*.
An *exquisite sense of drama* is a finely tuned, polished sense.
refined = polished, cultured, of delicate taste *(परिष्कृत, सुरुचिपूर्ण)* — the best replacement.
Why the others are wrong.
• harsh = rough, severe, unpleasant *(कठोर, कर्कश)* — the opposite of delicate.
• coarse = rough, crude, lacking refinement *(असभ्य, खुरदरा)* — the direct antonym of refined; the candidate chose this.
• bland = dull, without strong flavour or character *(फीका, नीरस)* — an exquisite sense of drama is anything but dull.
Word help.
niece = the daughter of one's brother or sister *(भतीजी, भांजी)*.
*Exquisite a
Examples
- “She wore an exquisite necklace at the wedding.”
exquisite – questions
What is the meaning of exquisite in Hindi?
exquisite means “अत्यंत सुंदर / उत्कृष्ट” in Hindi. In English: Extremely beautiful and delicate
What are the synonyms of exquisite?
Synonyms of exquisite: beautiful, delicate, superb.
What is the opposite of exquisite?
Antonyms of exquisite: ugly, crude.
Has exquisite been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – exquisite has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: SSC Steno 2026 T-1, SSC CHSL 2025 T-1, SSC MTS 2024.