Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word: Lachrymose

Correct option is D

The correct antonym of the given word is (d) Jovial.
Lachrymose: “Lachrymose” means tearful, showing sorrow, or tending to cry easily, often used for someone who appears sad and emotional. (Hindi meaning of the given word: आँसूभरा/रोने वाला/विषादपूर्ण)
Example: His lachrymose speech made many people emotional.
Jovial: “Jovial” means cheerful, friendly, and full of high spirits, the opposite of tearful or gloomy. (Hindi meaning of the word: हँसमुख/खुशमिज़ाज)
Example: The host was jovial and kept everyone laughing throughout the event.
Synonyms (Lachrymose): tearful, weepy, sorrowful, mournful.
Antonyms (Lachrymose): jovial, cheerful, happy, upbeat.
Meanings of all the other given options:
· (a) Tearful: crying or about to cry (आँसूभरा)
· (b) Mournful: feeling or showing deep sadness (शोकपूर्ण)
· (c) Weepy: likely to cry; overly emotional (रोने-धोने वाला)