adverb
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in a natural or normal way
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through nature; inherently; instinctively
adverb
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Etymology
Origin of naturally
First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English; natural ( def. ) + -ly ( def. )
Vocabulary lists containing naturally
Example Sentences
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Both are naturally occurring phytochemicals that play important roles in plant health.
From Science Daily • May 30, 2026
Pickle bread sounds niche until you realize how naturally pickle brine fits into baking.
From Salon • May 28, 2026
The pope shepherds a flock of some 1.4 billion global Catholics, so his words naturally command attention and interest.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
The subjective calls, those which require interpretation and opinion, are naturally the most controversial.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
Maybe finding Wonders would require some asking, though speaking up did not come naturally to me, as Aunt Pretty liked to point out.
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
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