Meaning: Sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious
Hindi: शानदार / फिजूलखर्च
Synonyms: luxurious, extravagant, opulent, generous
Antonyms: frugal, meager, modest
Asked in: SSC Steno 2023 T-1 · SSC CGL 2020 T-1 · SSC CHSL 2020 T-1
lavish in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC Steno 2023 T-1 Synonyms
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
LavishAnswer & explanation
Answer: D) Luxurious
Answer: (d) Luxurious
Explanation:
• Lavish means rich, extravagant, or very generous in spending (भव्य, बहुत खर्चीला).
• Luxurious also means rich and comfortable with high quality and expense (ऐशोआराम से भरपूर) — ✅ perfect synonym.
Other options:
• Unique – one of a kind (अद्वितीय) ❌
• Stylish – fashionable (स्टाइलिश) ❌
• Meagre – small in amount or poor (अल्प या तुच्छ) — ❌ opposite in meaning
✅ Thus, Luxurious is the most appropriate synonym of Lavish. - SSC CGL 2020 T-1 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
LavishAnswer & explanation
Answer: A) Moderate
Answer: Moderate
Solution:
• Moderate means within reasonable limits or average (मध्यम/समझदारीपूर्ण), directly opposite of lavish, which denotes extravagance.
Why the other options are incorrect:
• Generous – means willing to give freely (उदार), similar in bountifulness, not the opposite of extravagance.
• Grand – means magnificent or imposing (भव्य), still connotes splendour, not restraint.
• Excessive – means more than necessary (अत्यधिक), synonymous with lavish rather than its antonym.
Examples
- “They held a lavish wedding ceremony.”
lavish – questions
What is the meaning of lavish in Hindi?
lavish means “शानदार / फिजूलखर्च” in Hindi. In English: Sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious
What are the synonyms of lavish?
Synonyms of lavish: luxurious, extravagant, opulent, generous.
What is the opposite of lavish?
Antonyms of lavish: frugal, meager, modest.
Has lavish been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – lavish has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: SSC Steno 2023 T-1, SSC CGL 2020 T-1, SSC CHSL 2020 T-1.