Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the highlighted word to fill in the blank.
Instead of becoming joyous to hear the breaking news, she became _________ .

Correct option is A

The correct antonym of the word "joyous" is "melancholic."

Given Word: Joyous – feeling, expressing, or causing great joy and happiness. (प्रसन्न, आनंदमय)
Example: The joyous atmosphere at the festival was contagious.

Correct Antonym – Melancholic – feeling or expressing sadness or sorrow. (उदास, विषादपूर्ण)
Example: Her voice turned melancholic when she spoke of her childhood.

Synonyms of Joyous: Happy, cheerful, jubilant, elated
Antonyms of Joyous: Sad, gloomy, melancholic, sorrowful

Meanings of other options:

• Vengeful: Seeking revenge (बदला लेने वाला)
• Ecstatic: Extremely happy – synonym, not antonym (उत्साहित)
• Exuberant: Very lively or energetic – synonym, not antonym (उल्लासित)