Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Antonyms

Question:

Choose the word that describes the best antonym (opposite) of the following words.
Lugubrious

Options:

Happy

Hopeful

Helpful

Reassuring

Correct Answer:

Happy

Explanation:

The word that describes the best antonym of the word lugubrious is happy.

  • Lugubrious means mournful, dismal, or depressing.
  • Happy means feeling or showing pleasure or contentment.

The other options are not antonyms of lugubrious.

  • Hopeful means having or showing a desire and expectation of a good outcome.
  • Helpful means providing assistance or practical help.
  • Reassuring means calming or comforting someone who is worried or anxious.