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 of naturally

• 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

Finally, and most importantly, though the scope of the food production here is naturally vast, it’s all executed extremely thoughtfully and personally. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026

Take a walk without your phone, letting your ideas flow through your mind naturally. —Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2026

The team created a soft hydrogel made from chitosan, a naturally occurring polymer found in the shells of crustaceans. —Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2026

The National Park Service sees planting as insurance against the uneven distribution and high mortality of the naturally sprouting trees. —Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

13th 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