Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Antonyms

Question:

Choose the correct antonym for the word: Lugubrious

Options:

Mournful

Lucrative

Luculent

Joyful

Correct Answer:

Joyful

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → Joyful

  • Lugubrious (Adjective) means looking or sounding sad and dismal; mournful (often in an exaggerated or affected way).

  • Joyful (Adjective) means feeling, expressing, or causing great pleasure and happiness. This is the direct opposite in meaning.

  • Mournful (Adjective) means feeling or expressing sorrow or grief. This is a synonym of lugubrious.

  • Lucrative (Adjective) means producing a great deal of profit; profitable. (Unrelated)

  • Luculent (Adjective) means clear in thought or expression; lucid. (Unrelated)