Asked in: SSC MTS 2023
lively in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC MTS 2023 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
Everyone liked the lively music being played at the restaurant.Answer & explanation
Answer: C) Sombre
Answer: (3) Sombre
Solution:
• The underlined word "lively" means full of energy, enthusiasm, or excitement (जीवंत, उत्साही)
• The most appropriate antonym (opposite) is "sombre", which means serious, dull, or gloomy (उदास या गंभीर)
• So, if the music was not lively, it would be sombre – lacking energy or cheerfulness
Other options explained:
• Cheerful – similar in meaning to lively (खुशमिजाज) ❌
• Speedy – refers to fast movement, unrelated to mood or energy ❌
• Durable – means long-lasting (टिकाऊ), not related to mood ❌
Therefore, the correct antonym of "lively" is (3) Sombre ✅
lively – questions
Has lively been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – lively has been asked in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2023.