naturally

From Middle English naturally, naturaly, naturely, naturaliche, natureliche, equivalent to natural +‎ -ly.

• IPA^(key): /ˈnæt͡ʃ(ə)ɹəli/

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naturally (comparative more naturally, superlative most naturally)

1. In a natural manner.

   Although he was unused to the situation, he tried to act naturally.

2. Inherently or by nature.

   Boys are naturally aggressive.

3. Surely or without any doubt.

   I shall naturally protest at that decision.

   Would you like a glass of champagne, sir? - Naturally!

• (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

• natch

• of course