ostentatious meaning in Hindi

ostentatious in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC MTS 2025 Spelling

   Select the option with the correct spelling that can replace the underlined word in the given sentence. If the spelling in the given sentence is already correct, choose Option "No replacement required".
   Her ostentateous jewellery drew attention at the party, though it lacked genuine elegance.

   AostentatiusBostentatiousCostentiousDNo replacement required
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) ostentatious

   The correct answer is Option 2: "ostentatious."
   " Ostentateous " is a misspelling. The correct spelling is "ostentatious" (O-S-T-E-N-T-A-T-I-O-U-S), meaning characterized by a showy display intended to impress others.
   Why the other options are wrong:
   • Option 1 – " Ostentatius " ends in '- atius ' instead of '- ious '; incorrect spelling.
   • Option 3 – " Ostentious " omits the letters 'at' from the middle; incorrect spelling.
   • Option 4 – "No replacement required" is incorrect because " ostentateous " is misspelled and must be replaced.

2. SSC CGL 2025 T-1 Antonyms

   Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
   Ostentatious

   AModestBShowyCFlashyDPretentious
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) Modest

   'Ostentatious' means showy or designed to impress.
   Its antonym is 'modest' (unassuming, not showy).
   Showy, flashy and pretentious are synonyms, not antonyms.

3. SSC Steno 2026 T-1 Synonyms

   Select the synonym of Ostentatious.

   AModestBShowyCHumbleDQuiet
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) Showy

   Meaning: ostentatious = designed to impress or attract notice; vulgarly showy *(दिखावटी, आडंबरपूर्ण)*.
   showy = attracting attention by being bright, flashy or expensive *(भड़कीला, दिखावटी)* — the same sense.
   An *ostentatious* wedding is a *showy* one — gold everywhere, all for display.
   Why the others are wrong.
   • modest = not boastful, unassuming *(विनम्र, संयमित)* — the direct antonym.
   • humble = having a low opinion of one's own importance *(विनीत, नम्र)* — again the opposite of a person who shows off.
   • quiet = making little noise; restrained *(शांत, संयत)* — a quiet style is the reverse of an ostentatious one.
   *Three of the four options are antonyms — read the stem word first, then hunt

Examples

• “He has an ostentatious lifestyle full of luxury cars.”

ostentatious – questions

What is the meaning of ostentatious in Hindi?

ostentatious means “दिखावटी” in Hindi. In English: Showy or designed to impress others

What are the synonyms of ostentatious?

Synonyms of ostentatious: showy, flashy, pretentious, flamboyant.

What is the opposite of ostentatious?

Antonyms of ostentatious: modest, simple, understated.

Has ostentatious been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – ostentatious has been asked 4 times in SSC exams: SSC Steno 2026 T-1, SSC MTS 2025, SSC CGL 2025 T-1, SSC CGL 2021 T-1.

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