JAMB - English Language (1992 - No. 2)
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined:
The economic situation in the country is obviously gloomy
The economic situation in the country is obviously gloomy
encouraging
moody
unknown
regrettable
Selitys
Gloomy implies a sense of darkness, sadness or lack of hope. The sentence suggests that the economic situation in the country is not positive and is characterized by a sombre outlook. The opposite of "gloomy" is "encouraging," which implies a positive, optimistic, or hopeful outlook.