What is an antonym of jovial?

[Art]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #215 "Antonyms (1)", question 7

Mary's jovial uncle was always funny and she loved when he came over to visit. What is an antonym of jovial? .........

(a) cheerful
(b) miserable
(c) jolly
(d) happy

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #215 "Antonyms (1)", answer 7

Mary's jovial uncle was always funny and she loved when he came over to visit. What is an antonym of jovial? miserable

Correct answer: (b) miserable
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I've got feedback that the antonym for 'jovial' is 'moody' or 'gloomy'. Does this also support the answer?

Art

[Torsten]

"Miserable" is one of several antonyms of "jovial" and it's the correct answer to this test question.
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[Alan]

Hi,

Of the choices in the test, 'miserable' is the most appropriate. 'Moody' or 'gloomy' are also adjectives of a similar meaning.

Alan
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