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

• congenitally
• constitutionally
• inherently
• innately
• intrinsically

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

Fixed an issue where some naturally occurring map objects, such as mushrooms, were not spawning after being destroyed by player construction. —Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025

If there's not going to be a punishment and a consequence for crime, then naturally people are going to just keep committing crimes. —Stepheny Price, Fox News, 20 Feb. 2025

Supplemental fiber can also function differently in your body than the naturally occurring form. —Erica Sloan, SELF, 19 Feb. 2025

The film, naturally enough, has touched a national nerve: modern-day Spain was forged by Spaniards emigrating from villages to its big cities within living memory, largely over 1950-80. —John Hopewell, Variety, 8 Feb. 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