jovial meaning in Hindi

jovial in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 Antonyms

   Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
   MOROSE
   (SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 (08-July Shift 2))

   AJovialBHurriedCDramaticDPractical
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) Jovial

   Correct Answer: Jovial
   Explanation:
   The word "morose" means sullen, gloomy, or ill-tempered.
   Let’s examine each option:
   • Jovial – ✅ means cheerful and friendly — Antonym of morose.
   • Hurried – ❌ means doing something quickly; not related in tone to morose.
   • Dramatic – ❌ means theatrical or exaggerated in behavior; unrelated.
   • Practical – ❌ means sensible and realistic; again, not opposite in mood or tone to morose.
   ✅ Therefore, "Jovial" is the most appropriate antonym of morose.

2. SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 Spelling

   One of these words is spelled incorrectly. Which one is it?

   ATaciturnBDecadenceCPerniciousDJoviel
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) Joviel

   "Joviel" is spelled incorrectly. The correct spelling is "Jovial" (J-O-V-I-A-L), meaning cheerful and friendly; full of high spirits and good humour . The ending is "- ial " not "- iel ." The other words are correctly spelled: "Taciturn" = reserved and uncommunicative (T-A-C-I-T-U-R-N); "Decadence" = moral or cultural decline (D-E-C-A-D-E-N-C-E); "Pernicious" = having a harmful effect (P-E-R-N-I-C-I-O-U-S).

3. SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025 Synonyms

   Identify the synonym of 'Jovial':

   AGloomyBHappyCSadDMelancholy
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) Happy

   'Jovial' means cheerful and full of good humour . 'Happy' is the closest synonym.
   'Gloomy', 'Sad' and 'Melancholy' all express low spirits, which is the opposite of jovial.

4. SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025 Antonyms

   Identify the antonym of "Jovial":

   AMoroseBCheerfulCHappyDJoyful
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) Morose

   'Jovial' means cheerful and friendly. Its antonym must mean gloomy or bad-tempered - 'Morose' is correct.
   'Cheerful', 'Happy' and 'Joyful' are all synonyms of 'jovial'.

Examples

• “The jovial host made everyone feel welcome.”

jovial – questions

What is the meaning of jovial in Hindi?

jovial means “हंसमुख” in Hindi. In English: Cheerful and friendly in manner

What are the synonyms of jovial?

Synonyms of jovial: cheerful, jolly, merry, genial.

What is the opposite of jovial?

Antonyms of jovial: gloomy, sullen, morose.

Has jovial been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – jovial has been asked 7 times in SSC exams: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1, SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025, SSC CHSL 2024 T-1, SSC CGL 2024 T-1, SSC GD 2022 T-1, SSC CHSL 2021 T-1, SSC CHSL 2019 T-1.

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