naturally
//ˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə.)ɹə.li//
Forms
- Comparative
- more naturally
- Superlative
- most naturally
Definitions
1.In a natural manner.
- Although he was unused to the situation, he tried to act naturally.
- Ying Ying, a panda at a Hong Kong theme park, has given birth to twins that were conceived naturally, a cause for celebration for conservationists rooting for the survival of this vulnerable and low-libido species.
2.Inherently or by nature.
3.Surely or without any doubt.
- I shall naturally protest at that decision.
- Would you like a glass of champagne, sir? - Naturally!
Frequency
Overall
Uncommon· #2899
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Rare
- General reading & writing
- Uncommon
- Academic
- Rare
- Literature
- Rare
Related words
Word family
Etymology
From Middle English naturally, naturaly, naturely, naturaliche, natureliche, equivalent to natural + -ly.