Question

Choose the word/phrase which is opposite in meaning to the italicized bold word/phrase in the sentence.
Crestfallen, he returned as he had never faced such humiliation in the whole of his life.

• A. Disturbed
• B. Vainglorious
• C. Triumphant
• D. Indignant

Answer 1

The correct option is C Triumphant

The word 'crestfallen' refers to being sad and disappointed.
Option A, disturbed refers to having had the normal pattern or functioning disrupted.
Option B, vainglorious refers to being excessively proud of oneself or one's achievements.
Option C, triumphant refers to having won a battle or contest.
Option D, indignant refers to feeling annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment.
Thus, according to the meaning, the word ' ' is the opposite of the word ' '.