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    Select the most appropriate synonym of the word given in bold in the following sentence. In his youth Joyonto must have been startlingly handsom
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    Select the most appropriate synonym of the word given in bold in the following sentence.
    In his youth Joyonto must have been startlingly handsome.

    A.

    enviously

    B.

    lightly

    C.

    wrinkly

    D.

    amazingly

    Correct option is D

    The correct synonym of the given word is (d) amazingly.
    Startlingly: It means in a way that causes surprise or shock, often due to being unusually impressive or extreme. (चकित करने योग्य ढंग से)
    Example: The house was startlingly clean, considering the mess it was last week.
    Amazingly: This means in a very surprising or impressive manner. It closely matches the intensity and emotion of “startlingly.” (आश्चर्यजनक रूप से)
    Example: She solved the complex puzzle amazingly fast.
    Synonyms: surprisingly, incredibly, astonishingly, shockingly.
    Antonyms: predictably, expectedly, ordinarily, boringly.
    Meanings of other options:
    · (a) Enviously: In a jealous manner (ईर्ष्या से)
    · (b) Lightly: Gently or not seriously (हल्के से)
    · (c) Wrinkly: Full of wrinkles or folds (झुर्रियों वाला)

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