Choose the word which is closest to the opposite in meaning to the italicized word.
He was dejected when he heard the news.

elated

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

impressed

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

hilarious

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

relieved

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is B elated
The term "dejected" means being sad and depressed. Elated means being ecstatically happy. Sadness and happiness are opposite traits. Hence, Option A is correct. Among the rest of the options, impressed means feeling or showing admiration or respect for someone or something, hilarious means extremely amusing, relieved means no longer feeling distressed or anxious; reassured. These options do not express this antonym, hence incorrect.

Suggest Corrections