Choose the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

RELUCTANTLY

Enthusiastic

The most appropriate antonym of the given word RELUCTANTLY is ENTHUSIASTIC.

• Reluctantly means with great unwillingness or hesitation.
• Enthusiastic means showing or feeling strong excitement and interest.

Therefore, the antonym of reluctantly must mean the opposite of unwillingness or hesitation. Of the above choices, only enthusiastic has the opposite meaning of reluctantly.

The other choices are not antonyms of reluctantly.

• Alternate means existing or happening in turns. This is not the opposite of reluctantly, as reluctantly does not refer to existing or happening in turns.
• Contrary means opposed to or in conflict with something. This is not the opposite of reluctantly, as reluctantly does not refer to being opposed to or in conflict with something.
• Definite means clear and certain. This is not the opposite of reluctantly, as reluctantly does not refer to being clear or certain.