26984 words

naturally

8 definitions • 11 examples
1
happening or existing as part of nature and not made or done by people:

Examples:

A healthy body will be able to fight off the illness naturally without the use of medicine.
2
having an ability or characteristic from birth:

Examples:

He's naturally funny - he doesn't even have to try.
3
If a particular skill comes naturally (to you), you are able to do it easily, with little effort or learning:

Examples:

Dancing seemed to come naturally to her.
4
as you would expect:

Examples:

Naturally we want to see as few job losses in the industry as possible.
"You will be nice to her, won't you?" "Naturally." (= Yes, obviously.)
5
in a normal way:

Examples:

Relax and try to behave naturally.
6
as you would expect; in a usual or easy way:

Examples:

Exercising should come as naturally as brushing your teeth.
Naturally, we have to arrive early to get the best seats.
"You will be polite when you speak to her, won’t you?" "Naturally (= Yes, obviously)."
7
happening or existing as part of nature and not made or caused by people:

Examples:

naturally curly hair
8
because of an ability or characteristic that you were born with:

Examples:

a naturally talented artist

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