# naturally

Pronunciation: say "NACH-uh-ruh-lee" /ˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə.)ɹə.li/

## Adverb

1. In a natural manner; in a way that is not artificial, strained, or forced.
   - Simple: In a way that is normal and relaxed, not forced.
   - _She spoke naturally throughout the interview, showing no sign of nerves._
   - _The children played and laughed naturally, forgetting the cameras were even there._
2. Of course; as one would expect, without any doubt.
   - Simple: Of course, as you would expect.
   - _Naturally, she was thrilled when she heard about the promotion._
   - _He offered to drive everyone home, and naturally we accepted._
3. As a result of inherent qualities; by nature rather than through outside influence.
   - Simple: Because of the way something is from the start, not because of any change.
   - _Dolphins are naturally curious about boats that pass through their waters._
   - _She is naturally patient, so the long delays never seem to bother her._

## Origin

From Middle English naturally (also spelled naturaly, natureliche and similar forms), equivalent to "natural" plus the suffix "-ly".

Source: DictionaryAI, https://dictionaryai.com/define/naturally (written from Wiktionary data, CC BY-SA 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/).