Choose the correct Antonym for the word "Exuberant"
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Austere
Exuberant means full of energy, excitement and cheerfulness. Of things, it can also mean rich and lavish. Its antonym is austere.
Example: The exuberant children ran out to play in the snow.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Austere (answer) | stern and serious, plain and without any cheer or comfort (a stern, plain manner or style is the opposite of a lively, lavish one) | The monks lead an austere life in the mountains. |
| (2) Brash | too bold and self-confident in a loud, rude way (it is close to exuberant in loudness, not opposite to it) | The brash young salesman interrupted everyone. |
| (3) Lively | full of life and energy (a synonym of exuberant) | We had a lively discussion in class. |
| (4) Eject | a verb meaning to throw out or force out (it has no link with exuberant) | Press the button to eject the disc. |
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