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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Well, especially because my pictures are not inherently commercial.

— Sean Woods, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2026
There’s something inherently erotic about making different ideas and interiorities graze each other like that.

— Elissa Suh, Vogue, 6 Oct. 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

Adverb

The results from the EEG session independently confirmed that, with alpha-band activity (normally a marker of the brain gating visual input) reduced by nearly half.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 10 Oct. 2026
The Panama Canal Authority said operations were continuing normally along the global trade route.

— Aris Mariota, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of normally

Adverb

Skip the predictable options and think about what would genuinely make her smile.

— Ethan Stone October 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2026
Halloween is sneaking up frighteningly fast, which means the window for coming up with a genuinely clever costume is closing at an alarming rate.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of genuinely

Adverb

Democrats have circled Alaska, a typically reliable Republican state, as a winnable seat in their bid to flip the Senate in the 2026 midterm elections.

— Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 14 Oct. 2026
Supermarkets typically use central control panels to manage multiple refrigeration units.

— Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of typically

Adverb

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

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