Meaning: Feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph
Hindi: आनंदित, विजयोल्लासित
Synonyms: elated, overjoyed, ecstatic, triumphant
Antonyms: sad, dejected, gloomy
Asked in: SSC MTS 2025 · SSC CGL 2023 T-1 · SSC Steno 2023 T-1 · SSC Steno 2020 T-1
jubilant in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC MTS 2025 Spelling
Select the option with the correct spelling that can replace the underlined word in the given sentence. If the spelling in the given sentence is already correct, choose Option 'No replacement required'.
The crowd was jubbilant after their team won the championship game.Answer & explanation
Answer: B) jubilant
The underlined word ' jubbilant ' is misspelled. The correct spelling is 'jubilant,' meaning feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph.
Correct Answer: Option 2 (jubilant)
Option 1 ( jubilent ): Incorrect—wrong vowel 'e' instead of 'a' in the second syllable.
Option 2 (jubilant): Correct spelling (j-u-b- i -l-a-n-t).
Option 3 ( jubbilent ): Incorrect—double 'b' and wrong vowel.
Option 4 (No replacement required): Incorrect—the word is misspelled and must be replaced. - SSC CGL 2023 T-1 Antonyms
Select the option that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the given word.
JubilantAnswer & explanation
Answer: B) Melancholic
Answer: Melancholic
Solution:
• Jubilant means extremely joyful, happy, or triumphant (बहुत खुश / प्रफुल्लित).
• The opposite of that is Melancholic, which means sad, gloomy, or depressed (उदास / दुखी). ✅
• Option meanings:
• Gay – cheerful, happy (खुश) ❌ synonym
• Melancholic – sad, sorrowful (उदास) ✅ antonym
• Indifferent – not caring (उदासीन) ❌ not opposite in emotion
• Thoughtful – reflective or considerate (विचारशील / ध्यान देने वाला) ❌ unrelated - SSC Steno 2023 T-1 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
JubilantAnswer & explanation
Answer: D) Despondent
The most appropriate antonym (opposite) for the given word "Jubilant" is: "Despondent"
- SSC Steno 2023 T-1 Synonyms
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
JubilantAnswer & explanation
Answer: A) Overjoyed
Answer: (a) Overjoyed
Explanation:
• Jubilant means extremely happy or joyful (बहुत प्रसन्न या आनंदित).
• ✅ Overjoyed is a direct synonym — it also means very happy (बेहद खुश).
Other options:
• Terrified – very scared (डरा हुआ) ❌
• Journeyed – travelled (यात्रा किया) ❌
• Stunted – underdeveloped or hindered (अविकसित) ❌
✅ So, the correct synonym of Jubilant is Overjoyed.
Examples
- “The team was jubilant after winning the championship.”
jubilant – questions
What is the meaning of jubilant in Hindi?
jubilant means “आनंदित, विजयोल्लासित” in Hindi. In English: Feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph
What are the synonyms of jubilant?
Synonyms of jubilant: elated, overjoyed, ecstatic, triumphant.
What is the opposite of jubilant?
Antonyms of jubilant: sad, dejected, gloomy.
Has jubilant been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – jubilant has been asked 4 times in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2025, SSC CGL 2023 T-1, SSC Steno 2023 T-1, SSC Steno 2020 T-1.