Question

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word:
DOLEFUL
a) Poor
b) Happy
c) Rich
d) Steady

Answer 1

Hint: The word “doleful” means full of or expressive of sorrow. For e.g., ‘A doleful expression.’

Complete answer:
Let us look at the options given to us and find the correct antonym of the word.
Option a “poor” means to lack sufficient money to live at a standard considered comfortable or normal in a society. For e.g., “Though he is poor but he never fails to bring smiles on the face of his family.” This is not the opposite of the word “doleful”. Thus, option ‘a’ is incorrect.
Option b “happy” means feeling or showing pleasure or contentment. “He is happy with the little house that he has.” This is the opposite of the word “doleful” Thus, option ‘b’ is the correct answer.
Option c “rich” means to be abundant or plentiful in wealth, assets, or anything else. FOr e.g., “He is rich in terms of his virtues.” This is not the opposite of the given word. Thus, option ‘c’ is incorrect.
Option d “steady” means rigidly fixed or firmly supported. For e.g., “It doesn’t matter how fast you go, all that matters is how steady you are.” This is unrelated to the given word. Thus, option ‘d is incorrect.

Note:
 The words poor, rich, steady are unrelated to the word “doleful” in context of their meanings.