naturally
- 1In a way that is normal and relaxed, not forced.
Like water flowing downhill on its own, with nothing forcing it.
Try to act naturally when the camera is pointed at you.
Her hair curls naturally without any styling.
Similarnormally, spontaneously, freely, easily
Oppositeawkwardly, stiffly, artificially
- 2Of course, as you would expect.
Naturally, the kids wanted to open their gifts right away.
When it rained, the game was naturally called off.
Similarobviously, understandably, certainly
Oppositesurprisingly
- 3Because of the way something is from the start, not because of any change.
Like a fish that can swim from the day it is born.
Some people are naturally good at math.
Cats are naturally clean animals.
Similarinherently, innately, instinctively
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Origin
From Middle English forms like naturaly, made from "natural" plus "-ly".