Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word to fill in the blank.
Instead of becoming joyous to hear the breaking news, she became _________ .
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Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. melancholic.
The most appropriate antonym of the underlined word "joyous" to fill in the blank is "melancholic".
Melancholic means feeling or showing sadness or sorrow, which is the opposite of being joyous.
The other option means:
Vengeful refers to seeking revenge, which is not directly related to the concept of joy.
Ecstatic means extremely happy, which is a synonym for joyous, not an antonym.
Exuberant means cheerful and energetic, similar to joyous, not its opposite.
Therefore, "melancholic" is the correct antonym for "joyous" in this context.