naturally

adverb
UK: /ˈnætʃrəli/
US: /ˈnætʃərəli/

  1. In a way that is normal or expected.

    1. He was naturally upset about losing the game. [ ] [ ]
    2. Naturally, the company is keen to expand its market share in Asia. [ ] [ ]

  2. In a way that is based on nature and not artificial things.

    1. She likes her hair naturally, without any dye. [ ] [ ]
    2. The flowers in the garden grew naturally, without any special care. [ ] [ ]

  3. Without effort; easily and spontaneously.

    1. She sings naturally and effortlessly. [ ] [ ]
    2. He naturally assumed that she would agree with his plan. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

certainly ordinarily easily genuinely

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "naturally" in English means: In a way that is normal or expected., In a way that is based on nature and not artificial things., Without effort; easily and spontaneously..

The phonetic transcription of "naturally" is /ˈnætʃrəli/ in British English and /ˈnætʃərəli/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "naturally": certainly, ordinarily, easily, genuinely.

Example usage of "naturally": "He was naturally upset about losing the game.". More examples on the page.