NATURALLY Synonyms: 102 Similar and Opposite Words

naturally

adverb

ˈna-chər-ə-lē

Definition of naturally

as in inherently

by natural character or ability tour guides who are naturally outgoing and can easily approach and converse with strangers

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as in usually

according to the usual course of things we naturally like to be as comfortable as possible

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as in sincerely

without any attempt to impress by deception or exaggeration trying to act naturally in the presence of the famous and admired actor

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Recent Examples of naturally The four-way stretch structure results in clothes that naturally adjust to fit body sizes from extra-small to large without losing their shape or offering a luxurious feel. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026 Edamame Edamame, or immature soybeans, is naturally rich in both protein and fiber. — Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2026 The naturally occurring climatic pattern can disrupt rainfall and raise global temperatures. — ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026 Gemini May 21 – June 20 Home may be where your attention naturally lands today. — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for naturally

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Betting against consensus isn’t inherently smart or reckless.

— Piotr Tomasik, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Graphitic carbon nitride is inherently a poor conductor; hence, adding too much of it to the mix actually increases resistance.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of inherently

Adverb

Method acting is a technique in which an actor embodies a character absolutely, usually both on- and off-camera, for months at a time (and sometimes, as in the curious case of Austin Butler’s Elvis accent, beyond the project itself).

— Laura Zornosa, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
Petals can be vivid blue, white, or purple; the center of each flower is usually yellow or yellowish green.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of usually

Adverb

And incumbents can sincerely believe important work remains unfinished.

— Nancy Forster-Holt, The Conversation, 6 Oct. 2026
In a scene at the beginning of Episode 8, actor Siena Agudong, who plays Sue, expresses Flanagan’s belief that sincerely openhearted people like Carrie are met with rejection and seen as alien in a world where cynicism is our default mode.

— Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of sincerely

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With overtaking not normally allowed on a formation lap, third-place Kimi Antonelli waited behind Lewis Hamilton's slow-moving Ferrari as the Italian team scrambled to solve a software issue.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026
That meant the model could determine things such as its surroundings, quest progress, and available targets without ever receiving the visual information a human player normally relies on.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of normally

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Triumph Motorcycles has spent decades turning a once-fading British marque into a genuinely global name.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Oct. 2026
Whereas Jake, the powerful warlock who’s got so much going for him, has darker qualities, in some ways, than Ollie, who is a genuinely great guy and is now trying to make the best of [his circumstances].

— Selome Hailu, Variety, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of genuinely

Adverb

Results from consumer goods and aviation majors typically offer an early read on shifting fuel expenses, freight costs, and end consumer demand.

— , CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
Let’s say a patient is admitted with diverticulitis requiring surgery (typically billed as DRG 331 if there are no complications).

— Leah Pierson, STAT, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of typically

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First is through a global campaign to raise awareness and send the message that women deserve to take care of their mental health and speak openly about it.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
Lena is anchored, however, by her relationship with Yana Kuchina, a former editor of a Moscow publishing house who writes openly about living with cerebral palsy.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of openly

Adverb

For one, the system was demonstrated in simulations, not a full real-world demonstration in which a freely operating robot continuously read someone's EEG and corrected its behavior around the house.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Oct. 2026
That behavior resembles a liquid crystal, where molecules can move freely but still maintain directional alignment.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026

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