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

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

At the same time, the naturally outgoing Villagomez helped bring Ramos out of his shell by encouraging him to become more involved in student leadership. —Jennah Pendleton, Sacramento Bee, 4 June 2024

Image Omer Bartov, a professor of history at Brown University and a scholar of genocide, said that in the current political climate, visitors will naturally have questions about how the museums see the war in Gaza and Israel. —Marc Tracy, New York Times, 3 June 2024

The top is naturally insulating, antimicrobial wool, meaning the material stays warm while repelling odor-causing bacteria. —Theresa Holland, Peoplemag, 3 June 2024

People are naturally drawn to people who smile, and smiling can even make others smile too. —Tracy Yochum, Miami Herald, 31 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing naturally

• come naturally

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