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 Premier League champions reason that the pool of attackers who can improve them is relatively small, and so would naturally be interested in the opportunity to sign a forward of Alvarez’s quality. — James McNicholas, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 Film naturally found its way into the design, from a director’s chair to Ford’s Brazil poster, while Nunez’s interest in fashion shaped his own corner of the room. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026 That’s because coconut aminos naturally contain sugar, which can caramelize quickly. — Merve Ceylan, HEALTH, 21 Aug. 2026 Now, the creators of the OS have taken to Mastodon (naturally) to provide an update. — ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for naturally

Recent Examples of Synonyms for naturally

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Summary Executive leadership is inherently high-pressure, with crises initially sharpening focus and vigilance.

— Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Minimizing direct confrontation with Hilton may play to Becerra’s inherently cautious nature.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of inherently

Adverb

Jean is wonderful, a fiercely loyal and maternal figure who sincerely wants to help these women untangle their traumas and get back on their feet.

— Erin Qualey, Vulture, 17 Aug. 2026
Colquitt sincerely believes that her work can restore the dignity too often denied people in their last days.

— John Semley, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026

Definition of sincerely

Adverb

Washington has launched an economic offensive against Iran and Canada — the two countries one would normally not lump together.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
In many situations, several words could continue a sentence equally well, so the choice is normally settled at random.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of normally

Adverb

The service The team are friendly, enthusiastic, and genuinely warm, made even more memorable by their vibrant, patterned uniforms that bring extra character to the experience.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
CFMoto On paper, the Ibex 950 looks less like an attempt to build a cheap adventure bike and more like a direct bid to build a genuinely competitive one.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of genuinely

Adverb

Ed Gruczelak, who also works nearby, said trains occasionally stop at the crossing but typically do not remain there for an extended period.

— Terell Bailey, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
For ships that did not book a slot in advance, the Canal Authority typically offers three-to-five daily slots for auction.

— Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of typically

Adverb

But prosecutors say Davis’ decision to write his book and speak openly about his story in interviews effectively negated the deal, and the judge in his trial agreed to allow the recording to be played to the jury.

— Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
As public sentiment has begun to more openly embrace the idea of ketamine as a therapeutic aid, Watts has become a prominent advocate.

— Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of openly

Adverb

Uncertainty about when the war with Iran will allow oil tankers to freely exit the Persian Gulf again has roiled markets, causing oil prices to rise and pushing up Treasury yields due to worries over inflation.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
Synaptic purge To find out how many synapses are lost during QIH, Tanaka’s team implanted tetrodes, bundles of fine electrodes, into the hippocampus of freely moving mice.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 22 Aug. 2026

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