naturally
adverb
- normally (with respect to an entity's natural constitution/character/condition)
- spontaneously (e.g. by natural growth, in a natural habitat)
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə.)ɹə.li/
adv
Etymology: From Middle English naturally, naturaly, naturely, naturaliche, natureliche, equivalent to natural + -ly.
- 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.”
- Inherently or by nature.
“Boys are naturally aggressive.”
- Surely or without any doubt.
“I shall naturally protest at that decision.”
“Would you like a glass of champagne, sir? - Naturally!”