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
Kvaratskhelia naturally finds himself on the left touchline often.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
Mr. Smith has some very sympathetic, likable and, naturally, very good-looking principals on whom to hang his tale.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
Yet when he stands in front of an orchestra, he has a look of wonder in his eyes and a seemingly effortless stick technique, his baton making everything almost naturally and magically fall into place.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
He was naturally pleased with these honors but “most of all,” he stated, “I’m proud that I have played such a role in the founding of a new branch of archaeology.”
From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler
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