Choose the appropriate synonym of the underlined word from the options given.
Nanaji set off for his morning walk with a jaunty step, his new sports shoes squeaking on the stairs.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Cheerful
As used in the sentence, jaunty means lively, happy and full of confidence. Its synonym is cheerful. Example: The band played a jaunty tune as the baraat moved down the street.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Weary | very tired (the opposite of jaunty) | The weary pilgrims rested under a banyan tree. |
| (2) Hesitant | slow to act because of doubt or worry | Aman was hesitant to ask the new girl for her notes. |
| (3) Hurried | done quickly because there is little time (about speed, not mood) | We ate a hurried breakfast and ran for the school bus. |
| (4) Cheerful (answer) | happy and in good spirits (same as jaunty) | The cheerful vegetable seller greets everyone with a joke. |
| Synonyms of jaunty: cheerful, lively, perky, sprightly Antonyms of jaunty: weary, gloomy, dull, listless |