Q. Choose the correct antonym of the following word- “Gloomy”

Correct Answer: (A) Cheerful

Explanation:

The word “gloomy” refers to a state of being sad, dark, or depressed. An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning. Among the given options:

– (A) Cheerful: This means happy, bright, or full of joy, which is the opposite of “gloomy.” Hence, this is the correct answer.

– (B) Boring: This means dull or uninteresting, which is not the opposite of “gloomy.”

– (C) Straight: This refers to something not curved or direct, which is unrelated to the meaning of “gloomy.”

Thus, the correct answer is (A) Cheerful.