naturally
/ˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə.)ɹə.li/
adverb
In a natural manner.
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Adverb 3 meanings
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.”
Where it comes from
Etymology
From Middle English naturally, naturaly, naturely, naturaliche, natureliche, equivalent to natural + -ly.
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NATURALLY at a glance
NATURALLY has 9 letters and scores 12 points in Scrabble (N 1 + A 1 + T 1 + U 1 + R 1 + A 1 + L 1 + L 1 + Y 4) and 15 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #3,053 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
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