Choose from the options below the correct Antonym of the word - 'FORLORN':
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct antonym of the word "forlorn" is "cheerful".
"Forlorn" means feeling unhappy, alone, and hopeless. "Cheerful" means feeling or showing happiness and good spirits. Therefore, "cheerful" is the opposite of "forlorn" in terms of its overall meaning.
The other options are not as precise antonyms of "forlorn" because:
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"Solitary" means being alone or isolated, but it does not necessarily convey the same sense of sadness and hopelessness as "forlorn."
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"Wretched" means being in a state of great unhappiness or suffering, but it is a more extreme term than "forlorn" and does not always imply the same degree of loneliness.
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"Desolate" means empty, barren, or deserted, but it does not directly apply to a person's emotional state.