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Which of the following is an antonym for the word melancholy?

confused
cheerful
peaceful
gloomy

i assumed it was going to be gloomy but it was wrong also the description in the section says sadness, moodiness

Respuesta :

Cheerful is an antonym for the word melancholy.

Answer:

cheerful

Explanation:

Melancholy basically means sadness.

An antonym is a word opposite the meaning of another word.

Thus, the antonym for melancholy would be happiness, joy...etc

The only option close to happiness and joy would be cheerful.

Thus, cheerful is the answer.