Pronunciation

/ˈnætʃrəli/

Definitions

• Adverb: In a way that occurs or develops without being forced or planned; spontaneously or by nature. For example: “The plants grew naturally in the wild.”
• Adjective: Existing in or produced by nature; not made or caused by humankind. For example: “Organic foods are naturally healthier than processed ones.”

Adverbial Usage Examples

• “She speaks French fluently and naturally, having grown up in Paris.”
• “The child learned to walk naturally around 12 months old.”

Adjectival Usage Examples

• “His naturally curly hair was the envy of his friends.”
• “They use only naturally sourced materials in their products.”

Phrases

• “Act naturally” means to behave in an unaffected or spontaneous manner.
• “In a natural manner” implies doing something as one would expect based on instinct or habit.
• “Naturally occurring” refers to things that happen or exist without human intervention.

Example Sentences

• Adverb: “She approached the problem with a naturally analytical mindset.”
• Adjective: “This cream is made from naturally derived ingredients.”

Synonyms

• Spontaneously (adverb)

• Unaided (adverb)

• Automatically (adverb)

• Innately (adverb)

• Unartificially (adverb)

• Organic (adjective)

• Unprocessed (adjective)

• Native (adjective)

• Unmanufactured (adjective)

• Authentic (adjective)