adv
naturally
NACH-ruh-lee
adv
1
In a way that happens without artificial help or intervention.
"Her curly hair grows that way naturally, without any styling."
"The yogurt is naturally sweetened with fruit rather than sugar."
2
Of course; as would be expected.
"Naturally, he was upset when he heard the news."
How to Use Naturally
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither "without artificial help" or, used at the start of a sentence, "of course, obviously."
Common pairings
occurs naturally
naturally, of course
naturally gifted
Word Forms
more naturally comparative, most naturally superlative
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Etymology
From "natural" plus the adverb-forming suffix "-ly."