naturally
adverb
nat·u·ral·ly
ˈna-chər-ə-lē 
ˈnach-rə-,
ˈna-chər-
2
: according to the usual course of things : as might be expected
we naturally dislike being hurt
3
a
: without artificial aid
hair that curls naturally
b
: without affectation
speak naturally
4
: with truth to nature : realistically
Examples of naturally in a Sentence
He's naturally able to make people feel comfortable.
Cats are said to be naturally curious.
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Elizabeth D. Samet, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2025
Coffee is a naturally acidic beverage, and drinking it can affect the acid content in your stomach.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 29 Oct. 2025
The increasing use of plastics naturally results in a huge amount of waste.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2025
And naturally, to coordinate these plans, the group has to have a group chat.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
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naturally
adverb
nat·u·ral·ly
ˈnach-(ə-)rə-lē
ˈnach-ər-lē
1
: by natural character or ability
naturally affectionate
2
: according to the usual course of things
we naturally wanted to go to the big game
3
a
: without artificial aid
hair that curls naturally
b
: in a simple and sincere manner
speak naturally
4
: in a lifelike manner
paints flowers naturally
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