Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the following sentence.
The jovial host welcomed his guests with a warm smile and a hearty laugh.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Petulant.
Given word: Jovial
Meaning: Cheerful and friendly.
Example: The jovial host made everyone feel comfortable at the party.
Antonym: Petulant
Meaning: Easily irritated or annoyed; bad-tempered.
Example: The petulant child threw a tantrum when he didn’t get his way.
Meaning of the other options:
Cheerful: Happy and optimistic; synonym of jovial.
Buoyant: Cheerful and optimistic; synonym of jovial.
Convivial: Friendly, lively, and enjoyable; similar in meaning to jovial.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.