What is the closest synonym for the word ‘Ebullient’?
ANervous
BTired
CCheerful
DGloomy
Explanation
‘Ebullient’ describes someone who is cheerful and full of energy and enthusiasm, making ‘cheerful’ (in an especially lively sense) the closest synonym, as in ‘The ebullient crowd cheered as the team took the field.’ The word originally comes from a Latin root meaning ‘to boil,’ reflecting the image of enthusiasm bubbling over. Its opposite is ‘gloomy’ or ‘despondent.’ Explore more English MCQs on mcqstutor to keep practicing.

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