naturally

Meanings

1. 1
   adv

   as might be expected

   naturally, the lawyer sent us a huge bill

2. 2
   adv

   in a natural or normal manner

   speak naturally and easily

3. 3
   adv

   through inherent nature

   They were naturally lazy.

4. 4
   adv

   In a natural manner.

   Although he was unused to the situation, he tried to act naturally.

5. 5
   adv

   Inherently or by nature.

   Boys are naturally aggressive.

6. 6
   adv

   Surely or without any doubt.

   I shall naturally protest at that decision.

7. 7
   adv

   according to nature

Etymology

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