Meaning: Impressive beauty, size, or magnificence
Hindi: भव्यता
Synonyms: magnificence, splendor, majesty, glory
Antonyms: simplicity, plainness
Asked in: SSC CPO 2023 T-1 · SSC Steno 2023 T-1 · SSC CGL 2022 T-2 · SSC GD 2022 T-1
grandeur in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CGL 2022 T-2 Spelling
Select the sentence that contains no spelling errors.
(SSC CGL 2022 T-2 (3 Mar))Answer & explanation
Answer: D) The grandeur of the ancient Roman Empire is visible in many monuments in Italy and Greece.
grandeur – magnificence, splendor, or grandness. It is spelled correctly only in option d.
- SSC CPO 2023 T-1 Spelling
In the following sentence, four words are underlined, out of which one word is incorrectly spelt. Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
The ruins of many structures that still stand tall in their granduer are testimony to the fact that Mewar was not only the land of the courageous .Answer & explanation
Answer: C) granduer
The incorrectly spelled word is "granduer." The correct spelling is "grandeur."
Grandeur: The quality or state of being impressive or awesome, especially in appearance or style; magnificence.
Courageous: Having courage; brave; not deterred by danger or difficulty.
Testimony: A formal written or spoken statement, especially one given in a court of law; evidence or proof.
Ruins: The remains of a building, city, or other structure that has been destroyed or is in a state of decay. - SSC Steno 2023 T-1 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
GrandeurAnswer & explanation
Answer: C) Insignificance
Answer: c) Insignificance
Explanation:
Grandeur means great splendour, magnificence, or impressive beauty (भव्यता, शानदारता).
To find its antonym, we need a word that means lack of greatness or importance.
• Insignificance means unimportance or lack of value (तुच्छता, महत्वहीनता), which is the direct opposite of grandeur.
Meanings of all options:
• Greatness – High status or importance (महानता) → ❌ Similar to "grandeur"
• Assignment – A task or duty (कार्य) → ❌ Unrelated
• Insignificance – Lack of importance or grandeur (महत्वहीनता) → ✅ Correct antonym
• Permission – Consent or approval (अनुमति) → ❌ Unrelated
Examples
- “Tourists were amazed by the grandeur of the palace.”
grandeur – questions
What is the meaning of grandeur in Hindi?
grandeur means “भव्यता” in Hindi. In English: Impressive beauty, size, or magnificence
What are the synonyms of grandeur?
Synonyms of grandeur: magnificence, splendor, majesty, glory.
What is the opposite of grandeur?
Antonyms of grandeur: simplicity, plainness.
Has grandeur been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – grandeur has been asked 4 times in SSC exams: SSC CPO 2023 T-1, SSC Steno 2023 T-1, SSC CGL 2022 T-2, SSC GD 2022 T-1.