Synonyms of naturally

naturally

adverb

ˈna-chər-ə-lē 

1

as in inherently

by natural character or ability

tour guides who are naturally outgoing and can easily approach and converse with strangers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inherently
• fundamentally
• basically
• intrinsically
• essentially
• constitutionally
• innately
• congenitally
• instinctively
• intuitively
• intimately
• elementally

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• artificially
• unnaturally

2

as in usually

according to the usual course of things

we naturally like to be as comfortable as possible

Synonyms & Similar Words

• usually
• normally
• typically
• commonly
• generally
• ordinarily
• as a rule
• of course
• on the whole
• needless to say
• regularly
• routinely
• habitually
• natch
• customarily
• traditionally
• conventionally
• familiarly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unusually
• extraordinarily
• abnormally
• uncommonly
• strangely
• peculiarly
• oddly
• weirdly
• irregularly
• atypically
• radically
• anomalously
• untypically
• funnily
• queerly

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sincerely
• genuinely
• openly
• freely
• simply
• naively
• casually
• honestly
• innocently
• ingenuously
• unaffectedly
• guilelessly
• artlessly
• unpretentiously
• truly
• unfeignedly
• frankly
• informally
• candidly
• coolly
• nonchalantly
• openheartedly
• unceremoniously
• matter-of-factly
• relaxedly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• artificially
• unnaturally
• hypocritically
• falsely
• affectedly
• artfully
• pretentiously
• deceptively
• insincerely
• sharply
• dishonestly
• deceitfully
• cannily
• cunningly
• insidiously
• slyly
• craftily
• furtively
• deviously
• archly
• slickly
• underhanded
• calculatingly
• flatteringly
• unctuously
• underhandedly
• shiftily
• underhand
• sycophantically

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of naturally

The apex predators were extirpated in the state in the 1920s, beginning to naturally recolonize their native digs only 15 years ago. — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

Supposedly, my grandmother had hankered for a son, having ingested the belief that boys were naturally devoted to their mothers. — Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026

The fingerprint reader is beneath the display, positioned toward the right side where my right thumb naturally lands (sorry, lefties). — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026

That sense of longing — whether romantic, personal or emotional — naturally gave the characters a starting point to make those lyrics their own. — Franchesca Guim, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2026