Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.
Marcella seemed morose and downcast when she refused to have dinner.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
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.