naturally

adverb

nat·​u·​ral·​ly ˈna-chər-ə-lē How to pronounce naturally (audio)
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

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
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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 The family at the heart of the story run a tourism business allowing Cappadocia to feature in a way that naturally chimes with the narrative, but the connection between landscape and plot runs far deeper, series director Murat Saraçoğlu says. Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 1 July 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for naturally

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of naturally was in the 14th century

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Naturally.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/naturally. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

naturally

adverb
nat·​u·​ral·​ly ˈnach-(ə-)rə-lē How to pronounce naturally (audio)
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

More from Merriam-Webster on naturally

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!