naturally

In a normal, relaxed way, or without anyone making it happen.

• Try to smile naturally.
• The cut healed naturally after a few days.
• These plants grow naturally near the river.

Similar words: spontaneously

Opposites: artificially

Common phrases: grow naturally, behave naturally, occur naturally

Used to say that something is expected or easy to understand.

• Naturally, we were pleased.
• He lost his keys and was naturally upset.
• Naturally, I wanted to know why she had left.

Similar words: of course, obviously

Common phrases: naturally I agreed, naturally she refused

Because of the qualities someone or something was born with or has always had.

• She is naturally shy.
• His hair is naturally curly.
• Some children are naturally good at remembering tunes.

Similar words: by nature, inherently

Common phrases: naturally shy, naturally talented, naturally curly