US /ˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə.)ɹə.li/
adv Freq #2688

Meanings

  1. 1
    adv

    As you would expect; of course.

    Naturally, she was delighted when she won the prize.

  2. 2
    adv

    In a normal, relaxed way that is not forced.

    Try to act naturally in front of the camera.

  3. 3
    adv

    As a result of someone's or something's nature; by nature.

    Boys and girls are naturally curious about the world.

Thesaurus

Synonyms
1 adv · as you would expect; of... of course
2 adv · in a normal, relaxed way... normallyunaffectedly
3 adv · as a result of someone's or... by nature
Word family
Derived forms natchnonnaturallyunnaturally

Etymology

From Middle English naturally, naturaly, naturely, naturaliche, natureliche, equivalent to natural + -ly.

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