naturally
- 01 B1 Intermediate
you use this to say that something is obvious or expected.
used as a sentence adverb to indicate that the following statement is logically expected or obvious.
Simple“Naturally, we were disappointed when the flight was cancelled.”
In context“Naturally, the board members were concerned about the projected losses, given the recent downturn in the global market.”
Antonyms - 02 B1 Intermediate
in a way that is normal, relaxed, or not forced.
in a normal or relaxed manner; without affectation or artificiality.
Simple“Try to act naturally when the camera starts recording.”
In context“The actor managed to speak his lines so naturally that the audience forgot they were watching a scripted performance.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
because of someone's character or how they were born.
by nature or through innate qualities rather than through effort or outside influence.
Simple“She is naturally gifted at playing the piano.”
In context“Some children are naturally more inquisitive than others, constantly asking questions about how the world works.”
SynonymsinherentlyinnatelyAntonyms
Usage naturally occurring · naturally occur
From Middle English naturally, naturaly, naturely, naturaliche, natureliche, equivalent to natural + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.