naturally
adverb
nat·u·ral·ly
ˈna-chər-ə-lē 
ˈnach-rə-,
ˈna-chər-
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
Examples of naturally in a Sentence
He's naturally able to make people feel comfortable.
Cats are said to be naturally curious.
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What attracts catfish the most? Catfish rely on their sense of smell to eat, so they’re naturally attracted to smellier things.
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Outdoor Life, 30 Nov. 2023
Elderly people naturally feel colder because their blood circulation is lower, among other factors.
—Chris Baraniuk, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2023
Conventional geothermal systems drill wells into naturally occurring hydrothermal reservoirs.
—IEEE Spectrum, 29 Nov. 2023
Four of them feature private plunge pools fed by the property’s volcanic hot springs, which are the country’s largest naturally occurring network of the steamy natural phenomenon.
—Kathryn Romeyn, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Nov. 2023
Published by Phaidon, the book has gorgeous photos, naturally (taken by Yuki Sugiura).
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 18 Nov. 2023
The track, which naturally features some pyrotechnic guitar playing by Glenn Tipton and Richie Faulkner, will feature on the band’s upcoming Invincible Shield album, due out March 3, 2024.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 17 Nov. 2023
Adapted from a naturally occurring defense system found in bacteria, Crispr is being investigated as a way to treat a range of other genetic conditions, as well as certain types of cancers and even HIV.
—WIRED, 16 Nov. 2023
After the 10-day experiment each group, naturally, felt more satisfied.
—Emma Firth, Vogue, 14 Nov. 2023
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Outdoor Life, 30 Nov. 2023
Elderly people naturally feel colder because their blood circulation is lower, among other factors.
—Chris Baraniuk, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2023
Conventional geothermal systems drill wells into naturally occurring hydrothermal reservoirs.
—IEEE Spectrum, 29 Nov. 2023
Four of them feature private plunge pools fed by the property’s volcanic hot springs, which are the country’s largest naturally occurring network of the steamy natural phenomenon.
—Kathryn Romeyn, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Nov. 2023
Published by Phaidon, the book has gorgeous photos, naturally (taken by Yuki Sugiura).
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 18 Nov. 2023
The track, which naturally features some pyrotechnic guitar playing by Glenn Tipton and Richie Faulkner, will feature on the band’s upcoming Invincible Shield album, due out March 3, 2024.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 17 Nov. 2023
Adapted from a naturally occurring defense system found in bacteria, Crispr is being investigated as a way to treat a range of other genetic conditions, as well as certain types of cancers and even HIV.
—WIRED, 16 Nov. 2023
After the 10-day experiment each group, naturally, felt more satisfied.
—Emma Firth, Vogue, 14 Nov. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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The first known use of naturally was
in the 14th century
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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
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