Meaning: Filled or saturated with a feeling or quality
Hindi: ओतप्रोत
Synonyms: infused, permeated, inspired, instilled
Antonyms: devoid, empty, drained
Asked in: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 · SSC Steno 2022 T-1
imbued in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 Synonyms
Which word is nearest in meaning to imbued?
The monkey's paw lay twisted in his grasp, as if imbued with purpose.Answer & explanation
Answer: D) Infused
'Imbued' means filled with or saturated by a quality, feeling, or idea — permeated throughout. Its synonym is 'Infused' = filled with, permeated with. In context: 'as if infused with purpose' = as if filled with a sense of purpose. 'Lacking', 'Removed', and 'Deprived' are all opposite in meaning. The correct answer is option 4: Infused.
- SSC Steno 2022 T-1 Synonyms
Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.
The National Leaders of India were imbued with qualities like leadership, nationalities and bravery.Answer & explanation
Answer: C) Filled
Answer: (c) Filled
Explanation: The word “imbued” means deeply filled or inspired with a feeling or quality (भरा हुआ या प्रभावित). In the sentence, “The National Leaders of India were imbued with qualities...” means they were filled or inspired with leadership, nationalism, and bravery.
The most appropriate synonym is “Filled” (भरा हुआ).
Other options:
(a) Habituated – means used to or accustomed to (आदी), which is incorrect here ❌
(b) Tinged – means lightly colored or affected (हल्का रंग या प्रभाव), not strong enough ❌
(d) Sprinkled – means scattered lightly (छिड़काव), which is too weak in meaning ❌
✅ Hence, the correct answer is: (c) Filled.
Examples
- “Her speech was imbued with passion and conviction.”
imbued – questions
What is the meaning of imbued in Hindi?
imbued means “ओतप्रोत” in Hindi. In English: Filled or saturated with a feeling or quality
What are the synonyms of imbued?
Synonyms of imbued: infused, permeated, inspired, instilled.
What is the opposite of imbued?
Antonyms of imbued: devoid, empty, drained.
Has imbued been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – imbued has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1, SSC Steno 2022 T-1.