naturally
adverb
nat·u·ral·ly ˈna-chər-ə-lē 
ˈnach-rə-,
ˈna-chər-
1
: by nature : by natural character or ability
naturally timid
2
: according to the usual course of things : as might be expected
we naturally dislike being hurt
3
a
: without artificial aid
hair that curls naturally
b
: without affectation
speak naturally
4
: with truth to nature : realistically
Synonyms
- congenitally
- constitutionally
- inherently
- innately
- intrinsically
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Example Sentences
He's naturally able to make people feel comfortable. Cats are said to be naturally curious.
Recent Examples on the Web Charles’ mother was naturally reserved, and the public seemed to accept her stilted conversations as part of her personality. 
Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2022 Because naturally, that’s the hardest thing to do for creatives, especially people with expressive viewpoints. Essence, 9 Sep. 2022 The concept naturally spread to all Wisconsin sports and became a symbol of Wisconsin pride. Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 9 Sep. 2022 There’s some nostalgia and melancholia in Connecticut, naturally, over what might have been. Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 9 Sep. 2022 Unlike in some North American forests, fires in the humid Amazon do not occur naturally. Margaret Osborne, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Sep. 2022 The film comes dangerously close to portraying Brontë’s creative pursuits as fueled mainly by these men and their warring desires (the two, naturally, despise each other). Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Sep. 2022 Tony as a producer on the 2022 Best Musical winner A Strange Loop) takes the stage as host of The Jennifer Hudson Show, welcoming guests both celebrity and non, highlighting people with extraordinary stories, and — naturally — singing. Gerrad Hall, EW.com, 8 Sep. 2022 Stunt choreography on the whole is lively, naturally including superhero landings for a few folks, but could stand to be infused with more originality. Courtney Howard, Variety, 8 Sep. 2022 See More
Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2022 Because naturally, that’s the hardest thing to do for creatives, especially people with expressive viewpoints. Essence, 9 Sep. 2022 The concept naturally spread to all Wisconsin sports and became a symbol of Wisconsin pride. Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 9 Sep. 2022 There’s some nostalgia and melancholia in Connecticut, naturally, over what might have been. Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 9 Sep. 2022 Unlike in some North American forests, fires in the humid Amazon do not occur naturally. Margaret Osborne, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Sep. 2022 The film comes dangerously close to portraying Brontë’s creative pursuits as fueled mainly by these men and their warring desires (the two, naturally, despise each other). Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Sep. 2022 Tony as a producer on the 2022 Best Musical winner A Strange Loop) takes the stage as host of The Jennifer Hudson Show, welcoming guests both celebrity and non, highlighting people with extraordinary stories, and — naturally — singing. Gerrad Hall, EW.com, 8 Sep. 2022 Stunt choreography on the whole is lively, naturally including superhero landings for a few folks, but could stand to be infused with more originality. Courtney Howard, Variety, 8 Sep. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing naturally
Kids Definition
naturally
adverb
nat·u·ral·ly ˈna-chər-ə-lē
ˈnach-rə-lē
1
: without anything added or changed : by natural character
Fruit is naturally sweet.
2
: in the normal or expected way
Naturally, you're tired from running.
3
: because of a quality present at birth
Cats are naturally curious.
4
: in a way that is relaxed and normal
Just speak naturally.
naturally
adverb
1
as in inherently
by natural character or ability tour guides who are naturally outgoing and can easily approach and converse with strangers Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- inherently
- fundamentally
- intrinsically
- basically
- essentially
- innately
- instinctively
- intuitively
- constitutionally
- congenitally
- intimately
- elementally
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- artificially
- unnaturally
2
as in usually
according to the usual course of things we naturally like to be as comfortable as possible Synonyms & Similar Words
- usually
- normally
- typically
- commonly
- generally
- ordinarily
- as a rule
- of course
- regularly
- needless to say
- habitually
- routinely
- customarily
- natch
- on the whole
- traditionally
- conventionally
- familiarly
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- unusually
- abnormally
- extraordinarily
- strangely
- uncommonly
- oddly
- peculiarly
- weirdly
- atypically
- irregularly
- radically
- anomalously
- funnily
- untypically
- queerly
3
as in sincerely
without any attempt to impress by deception or exaggeration trying to act naturally in the presence of the famous and admired actor Synonyms & Similar Words
- sincerely
- genuinely
- simply
- freely
- openly
- naively
- guilelessly
- unaffectedly
- casually
- innocently
- honestly
- unpretentiously
- truly
- ingenuously
- naïvely
- unfeignedly
- artlessly
- frankly
- informally
- coolly
- candidly
- nonchalantly
- openheartedly
- relaxedly
- matter-of-factly
- unceremoniously
- cooly
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- artificially
- unnaturally
- hypocritically
- falsely
- artfully
- affectedly
- deceptively
- pretentiously
- insincerely
- sharply
- dishonestly
- deceitfully
- cannily
- insidiously
- cunningly
- slyly
- craftily
- furtively
- deviously
- archly
- slickly
- slily
- flatteringly
- calculatingly
- underhanded
- unctuously
- underhandedly
- shiftily
- underhand
- sycophantically