What is the antonym (opposite) of the word ‘Jovial’?

Explanation

‘Jovial’ describes being cheerful and friendly in a warm, good-humored way, so its opposite is ‘somber,’ meaning dark, serious, and gloomy in mood, as in ‘The jovial atmosphere at the party turned somber once the sad news arrived.’ The remaining options are all synonyms of ‘jovial,’ making ‘somber’ the correct antonym. Explore more English MCQs on mcqstutor to keep practicing.