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

• inherently

Examples of naturally in a Sentence

He's naturally able to make people feel comfortable.

Cats are said to be naturally curious.

Recent Examples on the Web

Instead, the researchers simply observed what happened naturally. —Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 1 July 2025

Instead of forcing all of life’s outcomes, allow things to unfold naturally instead. —Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025

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The brake pedal itself stays racecar firm, which naturally prompted me to start left-foot braking without ever thinking about it. —Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing naturally

• come naturally

Rhymes for naturally

• preternaturally
• supernaturally
• unnaturally

Kids Definition

naturally

adverb

nat·​u·​ral·​ly ˈnach-(ə-)rə-lē 

ˈnach-ər-lē

1

: by natural character or ability

naturally affectionate

2

: according to the usual course of things

we naturally wanted to go to the big game

3

a

: without artificial aid

hair that curls naturally

b

: in a simple and sincere manner

speak naturally

4

: in a lifelike manner

paints flowers naturally