Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.

Marcella seemed morose and downcast when she refused to have dinner.

Gloomy

The most appropriate synonym of the underlined word morose in the given sentence is gloomy.

• Morose means in a state of sullen or gloomy dejection.
• Jocund means cheerful and full of good humor.
• Excited means feeling or showing great enthusiasm and eagerness.
• Gloomy means showing or causing gloom or dejection.
• Liberal means generous or giving freely.