gracious meaning in Hindi

gracious in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC MTS 2024 Antonyms

   Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
   Gracious

   AKeenBLonelyCRudeDMythical
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) Rude

   Correct Answer: Rude
   Explanation:
   Gracious means kind, courteous, and polite (विनम्र / कृपालु).
   Its antonym is Rude, which means impolite or disrespectful (असभ्य / अभद्र).
   Keen – eager or enthusiastic (उत्साही)
   Lonely – alone or isolated (अकेला)
   Mythical – imaginary or legendary (काल्पनिक)
   Only Rude is the opposite in meaning to Gracious.

2. SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025 Synonyms

   Identify the synonym of 'Gracious':

   ARudeBPoliteCSelfishDIndifferent
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) Polite

   'Gracious' means courteous, kind and pleasant in manner. 'Polite' is the closest synonym.
   'Rude', 'Selfish' and 'Indifferent' all describe unkind or uncaring behaviour , the opposite of gracious.

3. SSC Steno 2022 T-1 Antonyms

   Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
   Gracious

   ARudeBBlissfulCActiveDPassive
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) Rude

   Answer: (a) Rude
   Explanation:
   • Gracious means kind, polite, and courteous (दयालु, शिष्ट).
   • The antonym should mean impolite or disrespectful.
   • Rude means offensive or ill-mannered (असभ्य), which is the direct opposite.
   • Other options:
   • Blissful – full of joy (खुश)
   • Active – energetic (सक्रिय)
   • Passive – inactive (निष्क्रिय)
   Hence, Rude is the correct antonym of Gracious.

Examples

• “The host was gracious to all the guests at the party.”

gracious – questions

What is the meaning of gracious in Hindi?

gracious means “कृपालु, सौम्य” in Hindi. In English: Courteous, kind, and pleasant, especially to someone of lower status

What are the synonyms of gracious?

Synonyms of gracious: kind, courteous, benevolent, polite.

What is the opposite of gracious?

Antonyms of gracious: rude, discourteous.

Has gracious been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – gracious has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025, SSC MTS 2024, SSC Steno 2022 T-1.

Most asked in SSC Today's editorial