Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.

The furniture displayed a wonderful combination of elegance and practicality. 

The correct answer is: Gracelessness.

Key Points

• The word "elegance" means the quality of being graceful and stylish in appearance or manner. (शालीनता, सुंदरता)
  • Example: Her dress exuded elegance and class at the gala event.
• "Gracelessness" refers to the lack of elegance, grace, or style; being clumsy or awkward. (भद्दापन)
  • Example: His gracelessness was evident when he stumbled during the dance performance.
• Hence, we can infer that the opposite of 'elegance' is 'gracelessness'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 3.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Simplicity (सादगी): The quality or condition of being easy to understand or do.
  • Example: The simplicity of her design made it a favourite among the judges.
• Magnificence (भव्यता): The quality of being magnificent; grandeur or splendour.
  • Example: The magnificence of the palace left the visitors in awe.
• Glory (महिमा): High renown or honour won by notable achievements.
  • Example: The team basked in the glory of their championship win.