## Meanings
1. As you would expect; of course.
2. In a normal, relaxed way that is not forced.
3. As a result of someone's or something's nature; by nature.

## Examples
- Naturally, she was delighted when she won the prize.
- Try to act naturally in front of the camera.
- Boys and girls are naturally curious about the world.

## Synonyms
- innately
- intrinsically

## Derived Forms
- natch
- nonnaturally
- unnaturally

## Roots and Affixes
- Root: naturally

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

## AI Etymology
Naturally comes from Middle English naturally, naturaly, naturely, naturaliche, natureliche, equivalent to natural + -ly. In present-day English its meanings include as you would expect; of course, in a normal, relaxed way that is not forced, and as a result of someone's or something's nature; by nature. Related and derived forms include natch, nonnaturally, and unnaturally.

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