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The synonyms of “Naturally” are: course, of course, by nature, normally, in a natural manner, in a natural way, spontaneously, genuinely, artlessly, by character, inherently, innately, instinctively, as might be expected, as one would expect, as you would expect, not unexpectedly, as was anticipated, as a matter of course
Naturally as an Adverb
Definitions of "Naturally" as an adverb
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “naturally” as an adverb can have the following definitions:
- In a natural or normal manner.
- According to nature; by natural means; without artificial help.
- As a logical result.
- Through inherent nature.
- As may be expected.
- By nature.
- In a normal manner; without exaggeration or effort.
- Without special intervention; in a natural manner.
- As might be expected.
Synonyms of "Naturally" as an adverb (19 Words)
artlessly | In an ingenuous manner. She answered the judge s questions artlessly. |
as a matter of course | To the same degree (often followed by `as. |
as might be expected | To the same degree (often followed by `as. |
as one would expect | To the same degree (often followed by `as. |
as was anticipated | To the same degree (often followed by `as. |
as you would expect | To the same degree (often followed by `as. |
by character | In reserve; not for immediate use. |
by nature | So as to pass a given point. |
course | As might be expected. |
genuinely | Genuinely with authority. It is genuinely an honour to be on the campaign. |
in a natural manner | To or toward the inside of. |
in a natural way | To or toward the inside of. |
inherently | In a permanent, essential, or characteristic way. The work is inherently dangerous. |
innately | In an innate manner. Innately flawed policies. |
instinctively | Without conscious thought; by natural instinct. Elizabeth reacted instinctively in giving him a hug. |
normally | In a normal manner. Try to breathe normally. |
not unexpectedly | Without advance planning. |
of course | As might be expected. |
spontaneously | As a result of a sudden impulse and without premeditation. A surprising number of early pregnancies spontaneously abort. |
Usage Examples of "Naturally" as an adverb
- Act naturally.
- Naturally curly hair.
- He was naturally lazy.
- A naturally bright pupil.
- Naturally, I hoped for the best.
- Naturally, the lawyer sent us a huge bill.
- One leads naturally into the other.
Associations of "Naturally" (30 Words)
arise | Get up and out of bed. New difficulties had arisen. |
automatic | A vehicle with automatic transmission. He received an automatic one match suspension. |
automatically | (with reference to a device or process) by itself with little or no direct human control. His passport was automatically revoked. |
basically | In the most essential respects; fundamentally. I basically played the same thing every night. |
develop | Cause to grow and differentiate in ways conforming to its natural development. A flower developed on the branch. |
dispenser | A container so designed that the contents can be used in prescribed amounts. His role as protector of the weak and dispenser of justice. |
essentially | Used to emphasize the basic, fundamental, or intrinsic nature of a person or thing. The argument was essentially a technical one. |
evolve | (with reference to an organism or biological feature) develop over successive generations as a result of natural selection. The domestic dog is thought to have evolved from the wolf. |
extemporaneous | With little or no preparation or forethought. An extemporaneous piano recital. |
extempore | Without prior preparation. An extempore speech. |
extemporize | Manage in a makeshift way; do with whatever is at hand. He extemporized at the piano. |
gravitate | Move due to the pull of gravitation. Young western Europeans will gravitate to Berlin. |
immediate | Immediately before or after as in a chain of cause and effect. No changes are envisaged in the immediate future. |
impromptu | An extemporaneous speech or remark. An impromptu speech. |
improvise | Create and perform (music, drama, or verse) spontaneously or without preparation. He invited actors to improvise dialogue. |
instant | Instant coffee. At that instant the sun came out. |
instantly | Without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening. She fell asleep almost instantly. |
instinctive | Unthinking; prompted by (or as if by) instinct. He was an instinctive cook. |
involuntary | Done without will or conscious control. Gave an involuntary start. |
occur | To be found to exist. Precious stones occur in a large area in Brazil. |
oratory | (in the Roman Catholic Church) a society of priests without vows, especially the Oratory of St Philip Neri founded in 1564. He loved the sound of his own oratory. |
originally | In a novel and inventive way. The suggestions so originally and persuasively outlined. |
reflex | In reflexology a response in a part of the body to stimulation of a corresponding point on the feet hands or head. Sneezing is a reflex action. |
song | A musical composition suggestive of a song. The pilgrims broke into song. |
spontaneous | Performed or occurring as a result of a sudden impulse or inclination and without premeditation or external stimulus. The audience broke into spontaneous applause. |
spontaneously | In a spontaneous manner. A surprising number of early pregnancies spontaneously abort. |
sure | Having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty confident and assured. A sure or trusted friend. |
tripping | Characterized by a buoyant rhythm. A tripping singing measure. |
unintentional | Not done with purpose or intent. An unintentional pun. |
voluntary | Under the conscious control of the brain. Voluntary motions. |