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Saturate (verb)

Fill completely or soak thoroughly to the maximum limit. पूर्णतः भर देना / पूरी तरह भिगो देना

Synonyms: Soak, Drench, Fill, Imbue

Antonyms: Dry, Empty, Drain, Deprive

Example: Heavy rain began to saturate the ground within a few hours.

Culinary (adjective)

Related to cooking or the kitchen. पाक-कला संबंधी / भोजन पकाने से संबंधित

Synonyms: Cooking, Gastronomic, Edible, Kitchen-related

Antonyms: Inedible, Raw, Uncooked, Nonculinary

Example: She joined a culinary institute to learn professional cooking skills.

Olfactory (adjective)

Related to the sense of smell. घ्राण संबंधी / सूंघने की क्षमता से संबंधित

Synonyms: Nasal, Scent-related, Smelling, Aromatic

Antonyms: Odorless, Scentless, Unsmelling, Fragrance-free

Example: The olfactory nerves help the brain identify different smells.

Tardy (adjective)

Slow in action or late in happening, arriving, or doing something. देर से आने वाला / विलंबित

Synonyms: Late, Delayed, Slow, Overdue

Antonyms: Punctual, Prompt, Timely, Early

Example: He was marked absent because he was tardy to class again.

Nautical (adjective)

Related to ships, sailors, navigation, or the sea. नौवहन संबंधी / समुद्री

Synonyms: Maritime, Marine, Naval, Seafaring

Antonyms: Inland, Terrestrial, Land-based, Continental

Example: He bought a nautical map before starting the sea voyage.

Aboriginal (adjective)

Existing in a place from the earliest times; native or indigenous. आदिवासी / मूलनिवासी

Synonyms: Indigenous, Native, Original, Primitive

Antonyms: Foreign, Modern, Immigrant, Non-native

Example: The museum displayed art created by aboriginal communities of the region.

Coda (noun)

The concluding part of a piece of music, speech, or literary work. समापन भाग / उपसंहार

Synonyms: Conclusion, Ending, Finale, Epilogue

Antonyms: Beginning, Introduction, Opening, Prelude

Example: The speaker ended his presentation with a thoughtful coda about hope and responsibility.

Celestial (adjective)

Related to the sky, heaven, or outer space. आकाशीय / दिव्य

Synonyms: Heavenly, Astral, Cosmic, Ethereal

Antonyms: Earthly, Terrestrial, Mundane, Worldly

Example: The telescope captured a beautiful image of celestial bodies in the night sky.

Expansive (adjective)

Covering a wide area; broad and extensive. विस्तृत / व्यापक

Synonyms: Broad, Extensive, Vast, Wide-ranging

Antonyms: Limited, Narrow, Restricted, Confined

Example: The palace was surrounded by an expansive garden that stretched for miles.

Migratory (adjective)

Moving from one region or place to another, especially seasonally. प्रवासी / स्थानांतरित होने वाला

Synonyms: Roaming, Wandering, Traveling, Nomadic

Antonyms: Settled, Stationary, Permanent, Resident

Example: Many migratory birds fly to warmer regions during winter.

Unscathed (adjective)

Not harmed, injured, or damaged in any way. अक्षत; बिना किसी नुकसान के

Synonyms: Unharmed, Undamaged, Safe, Untouched

Antonyms: Injured, Damaged, Harmed, Wounded

Example: Even after the accident, she came out completely unscathed.

Cascade (noun/verb)

A small waterfall or a large amount of something falling or happening in quick succession. झरना; लगातार गिरना या तेजी से होना

Synonyms: Waterfall, Rush, Flow, Pour

Antonyms: Blockage, Halt, Stoppage, Standstill

Example: The news triggered a cascade of reactions across the country.

Scorn (noun/verb)

The feeling or expression of contempt or disdain for someone or something. तिरस्कार

Synonyms: Contempt, Disdain, Mockery, Derision

Antonyms: Respect, Admiration, Esteem, Regard

Example: She looked at his rude behavior with scorn.

Strata (noun)

Layers or levels of something, especially when arranged one above another. परतें; स्तर

Synonyms: Layers, Levels, Tiers, Bands

Antonyms: Whole, Unity, Totality, Plainness

Example: The archaeologists studied the different strata of soil to understand the history of the site.

Renaissance (noun)

A revival or renewed interest in something, especially art, literature, and learning. पुनर्जागरण; पुनरुत्थान

Synonyms: Revival, Rebirth, Renewal, Resurgence

Antonyms: Decline, Decay, Collapse, Deterioration

Example: The city experienced a cultural renaissance after the new art institutions were established.

Torrent (noun)

A strong and fast-moving stream of water or a large amount of something coming suddenly and forcefully. तेज धारा; प्रचुर प्रवाह

Synonyms: Flood, Deluge, Surge, Stream

Antonyms: Trickle, Drip, Drought, Scarcity

Example: After the announcement, a torrent of questions came from the audience.

Grim (adjective)

Serious, harsh, or depressing in a way that causes worry or fear. गंभीर; कठोर; भयावह

Synonyms: Stern, Bleak, Gloomy, Harsh

Antonyms: Cheerful, Pleasant, Bright, Hopeful

Example: The rescue team faced a grim situation after the storm.

Charade (noun)

An act or event that is false, pretending, or meant to deceive people. ढोंग; दिखावा

Synonyms: Pretence, Deception, Act, Facade

Antonyms: Honesty, Reality, Truth, Sincerity

Example: Their friendly meeting was just a charade to hide the real conflict.

Staggering (adjective)

Very shocking, astonishing, or extremely great in amount or degree. चौंका देने वाला; अत्यधिक

Synonyms: Astonishing, Overwhelming, Startling, Enormous

Antonyms: Ordinary, Modest, Minor, Insignificant

Example: The company reported a staggering profit this year.

Looming (adjective/verb)

Appearing as a large, unclear, or threatening shape; seeming likely to happen soon in a worrying way. मंडराता हुआ; निकट आता हुआ संकट

Synonyms: Impending, Approaching, Threatening, Imminent

Antonyms: Distant, Receding, Unlikely, Fading

Example: A major deadline was looming over the entire team.

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Source: Daily Dose of Idioms · 24 Mar 2026

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1. Synonym of Cascade

2. Antonym of Scorn

3. Synonym of Strata

4. Antonym of Aboriginal

5. Synonym of Unscathed

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