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1 Urbane (adjective)

सुसंस्कृत, विनम्र, शालीन

Urbane meaning

Courteous, refined, and sophisticated in manner.

Synonyms: Suave, Cultured, Polished, Refined

Antonyms: Rude, Uncouth, Boorish, Crude

Example: His urbane manners and charming smile made him popular at every social gathering.

2 Hardy (adjective)

मज़बूत, सहनशील, दृढ़

Hardy meaning

Strong, robust, and capable of enduring difficult conditions.

Synonyms: Robust, Sturdy, Resilient, Tough

Antonyms: Weak, Fragile, Delicate, Feeble

Example: Only the hardiest plants can survive the extreme cold of the Himalayas.

3 Stalwart (adjective)

निष्ठावान, मज़बूत, दृढ़

Stalwart meaning

Loyal, reliable, and hardworking; strong and brave.

Synonyms: Steadfast, Valiant, Staunch, Robust

Antonyms: Weak, Cowardly, Unreliable, Timid

Example: He has been a stalwart supporter of the party for more than two decades.

4 Dutiful (adjective)

कर्तव्यनिष्ठ, आज्ञाकारी, उत्तरदायी

Dutiful meaning

Conscientiously or obediently fulfilling one’s duty.

Synonyms: Obedient, Responsible, Loyal, Compliant

Antonyms: Negligent, Careless, Disobedient, Rebellious

Example: She was a dutiful daughter who always cared for her parents.

5 Pleasant (adjective)

सुखद, मनोहर, आनंददायक

Pleasant meaning

Giving a sense of happy satisfaction or enjoyment.

Synonyms: Delightful, Agreeable, Enjoyable, Amiable

Antonyms: Unpleasant, Disagreeable, Annoying, Irritating

Example: We spent a pleasantevening by the lakeside enjoying the cool breeze.

6 Tmesis (noun)

संयुक्त शब्द को बीच में किसी अन्य शब्द से तोड़ना

Tmesis meaning

The separation of parts of a compound word by inserting another word in between, often for emphasis.

Synonyms: Interposition, Infixation, Word-splitting, Insertion

Antonyms: Combination, Union, Joining, Fusion

Example: In the phrase “abso-bloody-lutely,” the word “bloody” is inserted within “absolutely” — this is an example of tmesis.

7 Epistolary (adjective)

पत्रात्मक, पत्रों से संबंधित

Epistolary meaning

Relating to the writing of letters or literary works in the form of letters.

Synonyms: Correspondent, Lettered, Written, Communicative

Antonyms: Oral, Verbal, Spoken, Unwritten

Example: The Color Purple’ is an epistolary novel written entirely through letters exchanged between characters.

8 Concatenation (noun)

संबंधित घटनाओं या वस्तुओं की श्रृंखला

Concatenation meaning

A series of interconnected things or events.

Synonyms: Sequence, Chain, Linkage, Series

Antonyms: Disconnection, Separation, Isolation, Break

Example: The film is a concatenation of short stories linked by a common theme.

9 Hermeneutic (adjective)

व्याख्यात्मक, अर्थ स्पष्ट करने से संबंधित

Hermeneutic meaning

Relating to the theory or method of interpretation, especially of scriptures or literary texts.

Synonyms: Explanatory, Interpretative, Analytical, Elucidative

Antonyms: Obscure, Confusing, Ambiguous, Unclear

Example: His research focused on the hermeneutic analysis of ancient philosophical texts.

10 Hieratic (adjective)

पुजारी संबंधी, औपचारिक या शैलीबद्ध

Hieratic meaning

Of or concerning priests or the priesthood; also, highly formal or stylized in appearance.

Synonyms: Priestly, Sacred, Solemn, Ceremonial

Antonyms: Secular, Casual, Informal, Worldly

Example: The temple walls were covered in hieratic writings used by ancient Egyptian priests.

11 Benign (adjective)

सौम्य, हानिरहित

Benign meaning

Gentle, kindly, or not harmful in effect (especially referring to a disease or person).

Synonyms: Gentle, Mild, Amiable, Harmless

Antonyms: Malignant, Hostile, Harmful, Cruel

Example: The doctor assured her that the tumor was benign and not life-threatening.

12 Pivotal (adjective)

मुख्य, महत्वपूर्ण

Pivotal meaning

Of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else.

Synonyms: Crucial, Central, Vital, Essential

Antonyms: Insignificant, Minor, Trivial, Unimportant

Example: The discovery of electricity was a pivotal moment in human history.

13 Vibrant (adjective)

जीवंत, ऊर्जावान, चमकीला

Vibrant meaning

Full of energy, life, and enthusiasm; bright and striking.

Synonyms: Energetic, Lively, Dynamic, Vivid

Antonyms: Dull, Lifeless, Faded, Inactive

Example: The festival was full of vibrant colors, music, and joyful people.

14 Meager (adjective)

अल्प, अपर्याप्त

Meager meaning

Lacking in quantity or quality; inadequate.

Synonyms: Scanty, Insufficient, Sparse, Inadequate

Antonyms: Abundant, Plentiful, Ample, Sufficient

Example: The workers survived on a meager salary despite their hard work.

15 Pertinent (adjective)

संबंधित, उपयुक्त

Pertinent meaning

Relevant or applicable to a particular matter; appropriate.

Synonyms: Relevant, Applicable, Related, Apt

Antonyms: Irrelevant, Inappropriate, Unrelated, Immaterial

Example: The judge asked the lawyer to stick to the pertinent facts of the case.

16 Ataraxia (noun)

मानसिक शांति, भावनात्मक स्थिरता

Ataraxia meaning

A state of serene calmness and freedom from emotional disturbance or anxiety.

Synonyms: Tranquility, Serenity, Calmness, Composure

Antonyms: Anxiety, Agitation, Restlessness, Turmoil

Example: Through meditation, she achieved a state of perfect ataraxia.

17 Numinous (adjective)

दैवीय, आध्यात्मिक

Numinous meaning

Having a strong religious or spiritual quality; indicating the presence of divinity.

Synonyms: Divine, Sacred, Spiritual, Mystical

Antonyms: Mundane, Earthly, Profane, Secular

Example: The temple had a numinous atmosphere that filled everyone with awe.

18 Jejune (adjective)

नीरस, अपरिपक्व

Jejune meaning

Dull, uninteresting, or lacking in substance or maturity.

Synonyms: Boring, Insipid, Shallow, Childish

Antonyms: Interesting, Mature, Substantial, Profound

Example: The professor found the student’s essay jejune and lacking original thought.

19 Histrionic (adjective)

नाटकीय, अतिनाटकीय

Histrionic meaning

Overly theatrical or dramatic in behavior or speech.

Synonyms: Theatrical, Dramatic, Exaggerated, Melodramatic

Antonyms: Calm, Subdued, Natural, Unemotional

Example: Her histrionic reaction to a small mistake made everyone uncomfortable.

20 Noetic (adjective)

बौद्धिक, मानसिक

Noetic meaning

Relating to the mind, intellect, or mental activity; based on understanding or reason.

Synonyms: Intellectual, Cognitive, Rational, Mental

Antonyms: Physical, Sensual, Material, Corporeal

Example: Philosophy often deals with noetic truths that go beyond sensory experience.

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