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

Taurine — an amino acid that occurs naturally in proteins like meat and fish — is a common ingredient in energy drinks like Red Bull. —Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 16 May 2025

In the penultimate episode, shortly after Lucas had just dumped her, Simone hooked up with a handsome stranger (Trevor Jackson) at Joe’s Bar — and, naturally, that man is now one of the new surgical interns at Grey Sloan. —Max Gao, Variety, 16 May 2025

There are only two features and both flowed naturally. —Richard Villegas, Rolling Stone, 16 May 2025

Dancing naturally follows suit, some of it connected to rituals, including those held after a full moon, which is thought to ward off epidemics. —R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 16 May 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