naturally
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Middle English naturally, naturaly, naturely, naturaliche, natureliche, equivalent to natural + -ly.
Pronunciation[edit]
Adverb[edit]
naturally (comparative more naturally, superlative most naturally)
- In a natural manner.
- Although he was unused to the situation, he tried to act naturally.
- Inherently or by nature.
- Boys are naturally aggressive.
- Surely or without any doubt.
- I shall naturally protest at that decision.
- Would you like a glass of champagne, sir? - Naturally!
Synonyms[edit]
- (in a natural manner): genuinely, normally, unaffectedly
- (inherently or by nature): essentially, innately, intrinsically; See also Thesaurus:intrinsically
- (surely): absolutely, certainly, undoubtedly, wis (dialect), without a doubt
Derived terms[edit]
Translations[edit]
in a natural manner
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inherently or by nature
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surely
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