ANTONYM of the given word. Paltry

Explanation:

The word “Paltry” means very small, insignificant, meagre, or inadequate.

Its opposite (antonym) is “Substantial”, which means large, considerable, important, or significant.

Paltry ↔ Substantial

Why other options are incorrect:

• Crucial ❌ → very important, but not the direct opposite of paltry
• Key ❌ → important or essential
• Basic ❌ → simple or fundamental

Extra Facts (Exam Useful):

Paltry = तुच्छ / बहुत कम / नगण्य

Examples:

• He received a paltry salary.
  (उसे बहुत कम वेतन मिला।)
• The company offered only a paltry amount of compensation.
  (कंपनी ने बहुत कम मुआवजा दिया।)

Synonyms of Paltry:

• Meagre
• Trivial
• Insignificant
• Petty

Antonyms of Paltry:

• Substantial
• Considerable
• Significant
• Ample

Vocabulary Tip:

Many words starting with “paltry” are used to describe something too small to be satisfactory, especially money, effort, or quantity.

Hindi Meaning:
Substantial = पर्याप्त / महत्वपूर्ण / काफी मात्रा में