Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.
His gloomy demeanour is often criticised.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Lively.
The underlined word gloomy means sad, dark, or dull in mood or appearance.
Its antonym should mean cheerful, bright, or full of life.
Lively fits perfectly as it means full of energy and cheerfulness, the opposite of gloomy.
Why the other options are incorrect:
Poorly means badly, which is not an antonym of gloomy.
Highly means to a great degree, but it does not oppose gloomy in meaning.
Slimy describes something slippery or unpleasant but does not relate to mood or demeanor.