nat·u·ral·ly 
/ˈnætʃɚrəli/ adverb
/ˈnætʃɚrəli/ adverb 1 — used to describe something that happens or exists by itself without being controlled or changed by someone ▪ Her hair curls naturally. ▪ a naturally sweet tea ▪ A number of important vitamins are found naturally in dark green vegetables like spinach. ▪ Pearls are produced naturally by oysters. ▪ He is naturally blond. ▪ Their friendship developed naturally over time. 2 — used to say that something is expected or normal ▪ Naturally, some mistakes were made. ▪ When he heard the comment, he was naturally [=of course] a little offended. ▪ Naturally you'll want rooms for the night. ▪ “Did you visit her while you were there?” “Naturally.” [=of course; yes] 3 : because of a quality or skill that a person or animal is born with
▪ She's naturally competitive. ▪ He's naturally able to make people feel comfortable. ▪ Cats are said to be naturally curious. 4 : in a way that is relaxed and normal
▪ It's hard to speak/act naturally when you're nervous. 5 : in a way that makes sense : in a logical and reasonable way
▪ Her conclusions follow naturally from the theory. ▪ Questions about the journalist's sources arise naturally from such a controversial report. ▪ When I saw that there were no lights on in the house, I naturally assumed you were asleep.
▪ She's naturally competitive. ▪ He's naturally able to make people feel comfortable. ▪ Cats are said to be naturally curious.
▪ It's hard to speak/act naturally when you're nervous.
▪ Her conclusions follow naturally from the theory. ▪ Questions about the journalist's sources arise naturally from such a controversial report. ▪ When I saw that there were no lights on in the house, I naturally assumed you were asleep.
come naturally
◊If something comes naturally to you, you are able to do or learn it easily.
▪ Musical talent comes naturally to that family. ▪ Memorizing important dates in history came naturally to him [=was easy for him] in school.
▪ Musical talent comes naturally to that family. ▪ Memorizing important dates in history came naturally to him [=was easy for him] in school.
