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

• 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

Calf mortality rates naturally run around 50 percent in the first year, but environmental stressors have worsened these already difficult odds. —Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025

The skin-softening gel is scented with the heritage brand’s Honey Oud fragrance, while the gentle formula naturally softens the skin. —Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025

While some people avoid challenges, others seem naturally equipped to face and overcome them. —Essence, 16 Sep. 2025

The way that humans naturally smell is likely more important than most people realize, Tristram Wyatt, an Oxford biology professor and an expert on pheromones, told me. —Franklin Schneider, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th 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