hamburger menu
All Coursesall course arrow
adda247
reward-icon
adda247
    arrow
    arrow
    arrow
    Select the word that is opposite in meaning (ANTONYM) to the word given below. PLATITUDE
    Question

    Select the word that is opposite in meaning (ANTONYM) to the word given below.
    PLATITUDE

    A.

    cliché

    B.

    profundity

    C.

    preen

    D.

    banal

    Correct option is B


    The correct antonym of "platitude" is "profundity".
    Platitude: Platitude means a commonplace or overused remark that lacks originality or depth.
    Platitude (सामान्य या घिसी-पिटी बात) Example: His speech was full of platitudes and lacked any real insight.
    Correct answer word - Profundity:
    Profundity means deep insight or intellectual depth, which is the opposite of a platitude.
    Example: Her analysis of the issue showed great profundity .
    Synonyms: cliché, banality, triteness. Antonyms: profundity, depth, originality.
    Meanings of other given options:
    · Cliché (घिसी-पिटी बात) – A phrase or idea that has been overused and lacks originality. (E.g., "Better late than never" is a cliché.)
    · Preen (सजना-संवरना) – To groom oneself or show excessive pride in one's appearance. (E.g., The bird preened its feathers.)
    · Banal (साधारण, उबाऊ) – Lacking freshness or originality, similar in meaning to platitude. (E.g., His speech was full of banal remarks.)

    Free Tests

    Free
    Must Attempt

    SSC GD PYP (Held on 4 Feb 2025 S1)

    languageIcon English
    • pdpQsnIcon80 Questions
    • pdpsheetsIcon160 Marks
    • timerIcon60 Mins
    languageIcon English
    Free
    Must Attempt

    Hindi Section Test 1

    languageIcon English
    • pdpQsnIcon20 Questions
    • pdpsheetsIcon40 Marks
    • timerIcon12 Mins
    languageIcon English
    Free
    Must Attempt

    SSC GD Constable Full Mock Test 1

    languageIcon English
    • pdpQsnIcon80 Questions
    • pdpsheetsIcon160 Marks
    • timerIcon60 Mins
    languageIcon English
    test-prime-package

    Access ‘CBSE’ Mock Tests with

    • 60000+ Mocks and Previous Year Papers
    • Unlimited Re-Attempts
    • Personalised Report Card
    • 500% Refund on Final Selection
    • Largest Community
    students-icon
    368k+ students have already unlocked exclusive benefits with Test Prime!
    Our Plans
    Monthsup-arrow