naturally
/'nætʃrəli/
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Definition
- Adverb:
- In a natural or normal manner: In a way that is not forced, artificial, or affected; behaving or occurring as is typical or expected.
- Through inherent nature: By virtue of one's innate character, tendency, or ability; as a result of a natural quality.
- According to nature; by natural means; without artificial help: In a way that involves or results from natural processes, without human intervention.
- As might be expected; of course: Used to introduce a statement or fact that is logical, predictable, or unsurprising.
Usage Examples
- In a natural or normal manner:
- Try to speak naturally during your presentation.
- She smiled naturally for the camera.
- Through inherent nature:
- He is naturally gifted at mathematics.
- She is a naturally cautious person.
- According to nature; by natural means:
- The garden uses only naturally occurring fertilizers.
- Her hair is naturally curly.
- As might be expected:
- Naturally, we were disappointed when the event was canceled.
- He offered to help, and naturally, I accepted.
Advanced Usage
- "come naturally (to someone)": To be easy or instinctive for someone because of their inherent talent or nature.
- Public speaking comes naturally to her.
- Used to emphasize the truth or obviousness of a statement.
- "Did you enjoy the trip?" "Naturally!"
Variants and Related Words
- Natural (adjective): Existing in or derived from nature; not made or caused by humankind. Also, having an innate skill or quality.
- It's a natural reaction.
- She's a natural leader.
- Naturalness (noun): The quality of being natural.
- The naturalness of her performance was praised.
Synonyms
- Normally: Under normal or usual conditions.
- Inherently: As a natural, essential, or permanent characteristic.
- Spontaneously: In a spontaneous manner; without premeditation.
- Of course: As is to be expected; certainly.
Antonyms
- Artificially: In a way that is made or produced by human beings rather than occurring naturally.
- Unnaturally: In a manner that is contrary to the ordinary course of nature; affectedly.
Related Phrases
- Naturally occurring: Existing in nature without human creation.
- Diamonds are naturally occurring minerals.
- Born naturally: Referring to a birth without surgical intervention (Cesarean section).
- She delivered the baby naturally.
Adverb
- in a natural or normal manner
- speak naturally and easily
- through inherent nature
- he was naturally lazy
- according to nature; by natural means; without artificial help
- naturally grown flowers
- as might be expected
- naturally, the lawyer sent us a huge bill