Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.

The performance of the team in the lost match was dismal.

The correct answer is: Option 3 i.e. Luminous.

Key Points

• The word "dismal" means something that is depressing, gloomy, or causing a mood of sadness. (निराशाजनक)
  • Example: The weather was dismal, with dark clouds and continuous rain.
• "Luminous" refers to something that is bright, shining, and full of light; it is the opposite of gloomy or dark. (प्रकाशमान)
  • Example: The room was luminous, filled with natural sunlight streaming through the windows.
• Hence, we can infer that the opposite of 'dismal' is 'luminous'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Luminous.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Sadden (दुखी करना): To cause someone to feel sorrow or unhappiness.
  • Example: The news of his departure saddened everyone in the office.
• Cheap (सस्ता): Low in cost, or of low quality.
  • Example: The store offers a variety of cheap goods, but they are not very durable.
• Dainty (नाज़ुक): Delicately small and pretty.
  • Example: She wore a dainty lace dress to the party.