naturally

[ nach-er-uh-lee, -uhl-lee, nach-ruh-lee, -ruhl-lee ]

adverb

1. in a natural or normal manner.
2. by nature; innately or inherently.
3. of course; as would be expected; needless to say.

naturally

/ ˈnætʃrəlɪ; -tʃərə- /

adverb

1. in a natural or normal way
2. through nature; inherently; instinctively

adverb

1. of course; surely

Other Words From

• an·ti·nat·u·ral·ly adverb
• hy·per·nat·u·ral·ly adverb
• non·nat·u·ral·ly adverb
• qua·si-nat·u·ral·ly adverb
• sub·nat·u·ral·ly adverb
• trans·nat·ur·al·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of naturally¹

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English; natural ( def ) + -ly ( def )

Example Sentences

This means that cell density is a broadly applicable tool for guiding both engineered and naturally occurring cells to build a vast array of structures, tissues, and organs.

From Science Daily

During this Nations League campaign Wales have certainly developed but, as Bellamy has explained, there is naturally work to do and areas to improve.

From BBC

But she still feels angry that she was robbed of the chance to conceive naturally.

From BBC

"It also recruits naturally occurring antibodies to fight the virus."

From Science Daily

"By working with, rather than against, how our brains naturally form habits, we can create strategies that make healthier choices more automatic at both individual and societal levels."

From Science Daily

Related Words

• commonly
• consistently
• easily
• generally
• instinctively
• normally
• simply
• spontaneously
• typically
• uniformly
• usually