adverb
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in a natural or normal way
-
through nature; inherently; instinctively
adverb
Other Word Forms
- antinaturally adverb
- hypernaturally adverb
- nonnaturally adverb
- quasi-naturally adverb
- subnaturally adverb
- transnaturally adverb
Etymology
Origin of naturally
First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English; natural ( def. ) + -ly ( def. )
Example Sentences
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"Bangladesh has not been able to deliver a such a change… it is naturally disheartening to realise that we have not been able to organise and rebuild our country in the same way."
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
It’s what naturally happens when immigrants seek a better life.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
Peptides occur naturally in the body but break down quickly after serving their purpose.
From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026
Broucke attempted versions with an 18 and 13-minute stagger, but the creative team found that in those increments the scenes didn’t flow as naturally.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
The limestone blocks were so old, they had fused together from centuries of moisture, making the place look almost like a naturally formed cave.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
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