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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"When you look at them, you naturally feel that you want to do what they have done," she says.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
Stanford Medicine researchers have identified a naturally occurring molecule that may suppress appetite and reduce body weight in a way that resembles semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 24, 2026
The company is developing a drug it hopes will turn off that genetic switch, allowing patients to naturally burn more calories.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
They occur naturally in the body, but synthetic peptides are increasingly buzzy in the wellness industry as the key to an optimized life.
From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026
The ball was naturally stamped: “Compliments of the Overland Automobile Company.”
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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