naturally

naturally

adverb

Definition of NATURALLY

1

by natural character or ability <tour guides who are naturally outgoing and can easily approach and converse with strangers>

Synonyms congenitally, constitutionally, inherently, innately, intrinsically

Related Words basically, elementally, essentially, fundamentally; instinctively, intuitively; intimately

Near Antonyms artificially, unnaturally

2

according to the usual course of things <we naturally like to be as comfortable as possible>

Synonyms commonly, generally, natch [slang], normally, ordinarily, typically, usually

Related Words customarily, habitually, regularly, routinely; familiarly; conventionally, traditionally

Phrases as a rule, needless to say, of course, on the whole

Near Antonyms funnily, oddly, peculiarly, queerly, strangely, weirdly; anomalously, irregularly; radically

Antonyms abnormally, atypically, extraordinarily, uncommonly, untypically, unusually

3

without any attempt to impress by deception or exaggeration <a boy trying to act naturally around the girl he has a crush on>

Synonyms artlessly, guilelessly, ingenuously, innocently, naively (or na{iuml}vely), sincerely, unaffectedly, unfeignedly, unpretentiously

Related Words genuinely, honestly, simply, truly; freely, openheartedly, openly; candidly, frankly, matter-of-factly; casually, coolly (also cooly), nonchalantly; informally, relaxedly, unceremoniously

Near Antonyms artfully, cannily, deceitfully, deceptively, deviously, dishonestly, falsely; archly, calculatingly, craftily, cunningly, furtively, insidiously, sharply, shiftily, slickly, slyly (also slily), underhand, underhanded, underhandedly; flatteringly, sycophantically, unctuously

Antonyms affectedly, artificially, hypocritically, insincerely, pretentiously, unnaturally