naturally
word · lemma: natural
/ˈnætʃɝəɫi/
NACH-ruh-lee
/nˈætʃəɹəli/
NACH-ruh-lee
Definition
In a natural way, without force or artificial effort. It can also mean "of course" or "as expected" in conversation.
Usage & Nuances
Often used with verbs like "come", "smile", "speak", and "behave" to show ease: "speak naturally". In conversation, sentence-initial "Naturally," is more formal or literary than everyday "of course". Do not confuse it with "eventually" or "normally".
Spanish: naturalmente - por supuestoPortuguese (BR): naturalmente - claroPortuguese (PT): naturalmente - claroChinese (Simplified): 自然地 - 当然Chinese (Traditional): 自然地 - 當然Hindi: स्वाभाविक रूप से - बेशकArabic: بشكل طبيعي - بالطبعBengali: স্বতঃস্ফূর্তভাবে - স্বাভাবিকভাবেRussian: естественноJapanese: 自然に - 当然Vietnamese: một cách tự nhiên - đương nhiênKorean: 자연스럽게 - 당연히Turkish: doğal olarakUrdu: فطری طور پر - قدرتی طور پر - ظاہر ہےIndonesian: secara alami - tentu saja
Example Sentences
She smiled naturally for the photo.
basic
Some plants grow naturally in this area.
basic
He speaks English naturally now.
basic
Naturally, she was upset when she heard the news.
natural
Just relax and let the conversation flow naturally.
natural
I was naturally curious about what happened.
natural