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

Opponents, now with a season’s worth of data on Slot’s methods to study, are dealing with them better and forcing Liverpool to rethink moves that occurred naturally in 2024-25 in all three areas of the pitch. —The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025

Silent films like Les Vampires (1915) and Nosferatu (1922) demonstrate how these bloodsucking entities have a haunting appeal that naturally lend themselves to the silver screen. —Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Oct. 2025

The red cedar is also naturally thermal, which helps the sauna stay nice and steamy. —Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025

And the possibilities from AI is like…people didn’t trust microwaves, people don’t trust technology naturally. —Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 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