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Select the most appropriate antonym of the highlighted word in the given sentence. "Her behaviour was so ostentatious that it attracted the atte
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Select the most appropriate antonym of the highlighted word in the given sentence.
"Her behaviour was so ostentatious that it attracted the attention of everyone in the room."

A.

Attractive

B.

Restrained

C.

Gentle

D.

Repulsive

Correct option is B

The correct antonym of "ostentatious" is "restrained."
· Ostentatious: Characterized by excessive display, showy or flamboyant. (Hindi: आडंबरपूर्ण, दिखावटी)
· Example Sentence: She wore an ostentatious dress covered in sequins and jewels.
· Restrained: Not excessive or over-the-top, controlled or moderate. (Hindi: संयमित, सादा)
· Example Sentence: His restrained manner made him appear professional and composed.
Synonyms: Showy, flashy, extravagant, gaudy.
Antonyms: Restrained, modest, subtle, humble.
Meanings of other options:
· Attractive: Pleasing to look at (Hindi: आकर्षक)
· Gentle: Mild and kind (Hindi: कोमल)
· Repulsive: Disgusting or unappealing (Hindi: घृणास्पद)

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