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

And nuts — almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts — along with vegetables like artichokes, broccoli and eggplant round out a diet where fiber shows up naturally at breakfast, lunch and dinner. —Ryan Brennan june 9, Miami Herald, 9 June 2026

Spacewalks are physically grueling missions in which astronauts generate intense body heat that cannot dissipate naturally in the vacuum of space. —Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 June 2026

While boosting revenue at a time when margins are razor-thin is naturally part of the draw, there’s more to these than simply improving the bottom line. —Lisa Shames, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2026

The assist architecture changes greatly with load; naturally, the larger and heavier R1 needs to handle more and therefore also weighs more. —ArsTechnica, 9 June 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