Question

Read the excerpt below from Little Women and answer the question.

Away they went fleetly and gracefully, for having practiced at home, they were well matched, and the blithe young
couple were a pleasant sight to see, as they twirled merrily round and round, feeling more friendly than ever after
their small tiff.
Which word below is an antonym or opposite to the word blithe?
Jovial
Jaunty
solemn
carefree

Answer 1

Solem is the antonym since blithe means cheerful. Jovial, carefree, and jaunty relate to that.

Answer 2

Solemn

Step-by-step explanation:

Blithe means to be cheerful or care free.

Solemn means to be unhappy or not cheerful.

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