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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Self-defense, the historian wrote, naturally required “the perpetual repetition” of what he called “the vainest and most disgusting of the pronouns”: the first-person singular.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
The 39-year-old Irish actor said that she had an “incredible experience” leading the “Bridgerton” series, but her storyline is naturally winding down.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
These wires naturally tend to align with the polarization direction of incoming light.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 18, 2026
Trentino DataMine's naturally cool space makes it cheaper and less energy-intensive to keep servers cool.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
Capron, a newsman from Auburn, New York, was naturally curious to know more about this strange, new phenomenon.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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