Question

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word:
BOISTEROUS
A) Calm
B) Comfortable
C) Good
D) Happy

Answer 1

Hint: Antonyms are the words that are opposite in meaning to another. The root words for the word 'antonym' are the words 'anti' meaning 'against' or 'opposite' and 'onym' meaning 'name’. For instance: the antonym of ‘hot’ is ‘cold’.

Complete answer:
The meaning of the word boisterous is ‘noisy, energetic, and cheerful or animated or active or bouncy’. So, as per the question we must find the word which is opposite in meaning to the word boisterous.
Option A) Calm - is the correct answer because the meaning of calm is ‘not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions or peaceful’ and this is the antonym of the word boisterous as they have different meanings or they are opposite in meaning to each other. Thus, this is the correct answer.
Option B) Comfortable - is an incorrect answer because the meaning of comfortable is ‘providing physical ease and relaxation or cosy or pleasant’ and this is not antonym of the word boisterous. Thus, this is an incorrect answer.
Option C) Good - is an incorrect answer because the meaning of good is ‘to be desired or approved of or having the required qualities; of a high standard or superior’ and this is not antonym of the word boisterous. Thus, this is an incorrect answer.
Option D) Happy - is an incorrect answer because the meaning of happy is ‘feeling or showing pleasure or contentment or cheerful or merry’ and this is not antonym of the word boisterous. Thus, this is an incorrect answer.

Hence, the correct answer is Option ‘ A’.

Note:Antonyms are the words that are opposite to each other i.e. antonyms of boisterous is calm and synonyms are the words that are similar in meaning. So, the synonym of boisterous is loud or noisy. Thus, Option A is the most appropriate answer as compared to the other options as other options do not have the opposite meaning to the given word.