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 An economy that’s stationary naturally rejects capital and is soon enough not stationary thanks to rapid shrinkage. John Tamny, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024 Sure, we here at Travel + Leisure love traveling (naturally). Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2024 When most of us think about adding flowers to the garden, our minds naturally go to spring — the peonies, the tulips, the magnolias, and such. Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 4 Oct. 2024 Smallpox is unlikely to return to the U.S. as a naturally occurring event, says Allison Berke, the chemical and biological weapons non-proliferation program director at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey. Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for naturally 

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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

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“Naturally.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/naturally. Accessed 15 Oct. 2024.

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

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