Select the antonym of the word "PLAINTIVE".

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  1. Dejected
  2. Delighted
  3. Sad
  4. Doleful

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Option 2 : Delighted
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The correct answer is: Option 2 i.e. Delighted.

Key Points

  • The word "Plaintive" means expressing sorrow or melancholy; mournful. (विलापी)
    • Example: Her plaintive cry echoed through the empty halls, reflecting her deep sorrow.
  • "Delighted" refers to feeling or showing great pleasure and happiness. (प्रसन्न)
    • Example: She was delighted to hear the good news about her promotion.
  • Hence, we can infer that the opposite of 'Plaintive' is 'Delighted'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 2.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

  • Dejected (निराश): Sad and depressed; dispirited.
    • Example: He felt dejected after failing the exam.
  • Sad (दुखी ): Feeling or showing sorrow; unhappy.
    • Example: She was sad to leave her friends behind.
  • Doleful (शोकपूर्ण): Expressing sorrow; mournful.
    • Example: The doleful music matched the somber mood of the occasion.
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