Naturally: meaning, definitions and examples

🌿

Add to dictionary

naturally

[ ˈnætʃərəli ]

^{Context #1}

in a natural manner

In a natural way, without artificial aid or interference.

Synonyms

instinctively, organically, spontaneously

Examples of usage

She was naturally gifted in music.
He spoke naturally without any hesitation.
The flowers grew naturally in the wild.

^{Context #2}

of course

Used to confirm something that is expected or obvious.

Synonyms

certainly, obviously, of course

Examples of usage

Naturally, he was the first one to arrive at the party.
Naturally, she would be upset after hearing the news.

Translations

Translations of the word "naturally" in other languages:

🇵🇹 naturalmente

🇮🇳 स्वाभाविक रूप से

🇩🇪 natürlich

🇮🇩 secara alami

🇺🇦 природно

🇵🇱 naturalnie

🇯🇵 自然に (しぜんに)

🇫🇷 naturellement

🇪🇸 naturalmente

🇹🇷 doğal olarak

🇰🇷 자연스럽게 (자연스럽게)

🇸🇦 طبيعيًا

🇨🇿 přirozeně

🇸🇰 prirodzene

🇨🇳 自然地 (zìrán de)

🇸🇮 naravno

🇮🇸 eðlilega

🇰🇿 табиғи түрде

🇬🇪 ბუნებრივად

🇦🇿 təbiətcə

🇲🇽 naturalmente

Word origin

The word 'naturally' originated from the Middle English word 'nat(u)ralliche', which was derived from the Old French word 'naturellement'. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. The term 'naturally' emphasizes the idea of something being in accordance with the natural order of things or occurring without artificial intervention.

See also: natural, nature, supernaturally.