naturally
as might be expected
How often you will meet it
Rank 1,323 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 13,830 times across 155,139 chapters — 0.007% of every word in the library.
What it means
adverb
- as might be expected also: of course, course naturally, the lawyer sent us a huge bill
- according to nature; by natural means; without artificial help naturally grown flowers
- through inherent nature also: by nature he was naturally lazy
- in a natural or normal manner speak naturally and easily
naturally in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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He laughed, not quite naturally, glancing at his wife.
The Crown of Life · George Gissing · Chapter 1
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This method of procedure, naturally, might necessitate recourse to the brown-wood family medicine closet.
The Firelight Fairy Book · Henry Beston · Chapter 1
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But Ralph, though having an inclination to convivial pleasures, was naturally of a serious, even of a solemn temperament.
The Shadow of a Crime: A Cumbrian Romance · Hall, Sir Caine · Chapter 1
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But can't you see that this is quite different from the sort of kidnapping you naturally look on as horrible?
The Little Nugget · P. G. (Pelham Grenville) Wodehouse · Chapter 1
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They did not join in the fun-making at the enemy's expense, though naturally they did not feel very sorry for young Ripley.
The High School Boys' Canoe Club · H. Irving (Harrie Irving) Hancock · Chapter 1