Definition

1. 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

1. in a natural or normal manner
   • speak naturally and easily
2. through inherent nature
   • he was naturally lazy
3. according to nature; by natural means; without artificial help
   • naturally grown flowers
4. as might be expected
   • naturally, the lawyer sent us a huge bill