Pronunciation: /ˈnætʃərəli/

Definitions of naturally

adjective having an innate or characteristic quality; inherent

Example Sentences

A1 Babies cry naturally when they are hungry or tired.

A2 Animals in the wild behave naturally according to their instincts.

B1 It is naturally difficult to adjust to a new culture and language.

B2 The artist's talent for capturing light and shadow comes naturally to her.

C1 His ability to lead and inspire others comes naturally to him.

C2 She speaks multiple languages fluently and naturally.

adverb in a natural or normal manner; without artificial aid

Example Sentences

A1 She naturally enjoys spending time with her friends.

A2 He naturally excels in math and science.

B1 It is naturally difficult to adjust to a new culture.

B2 The team leader naturally took charge of the project.

C1 She naturally gravitates towards leadership roles.

C2 His intelligence and charisma naturally draw people to him.

Examples of naturally in a Sentence

formal It is naturally assumed that higher temperatures lead to increased evaporation rates.

informal Of course, she naturally gravitated towards the science section of the bookstore.

slang She's naturally a night owl, always staying up late watching movies.

figurative His words flowed naturally, like a river meandering through the countryside.

Grammatical Forms of naturally

past tense

naturally

plural

naturally

comparative

more naturally

superlative

most naturally

present tense

naturally

future tense

will naturally

perfect tense

has naturally

continuous tense

is naturally

singular

naturally

positive degree

natural

infinitive

to naturally

gerund

naturally

participle

naturally

Origin and Evolution of naturally

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'naturally' originated from the Latin word 'naturalis', derived from 'natura' meaning 'birth' or 'nature'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'naturally' has evolved to encompass a broader sense of something occurring in accordance with the laws of nature or inherent qualities, as opposed to being artificial or forced.