(of a person or their behaviour) Uncontrived and genuine
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That which happens routinely without human intervention
“Many argue that climate change is a natural occurrence while others obviously disagree.”
Existing in an environment predating human technology, production, and design
“It is arguable whether animals can thrive in an artificial environment like a zoo, instead of its natural habitat.”
Bearing the characteristics inherent of a human being
“I would argue that it would be less natural if you didn't at least attempt one stupid thing in your lifetime.”
Characterized by the lack of artificial additives or preservative treatment
“Many professional chefs subscribe to the use of organic and natural ingredients to create the best-tasting dishes.”
(attributive to a person) Characterized by having an inherent skill or quality
“Isaac was a natural athlete, and built like a spartan too.”
(of a skill or quality) Of being part of the person and not trained, or learned
“He had a natural talent for problem-solving, which consequently made him a fine sleuth.”
(of a person or their behaviour) Uncontrived and genuine
“He had always been open and natural towards his wife, which made her deception all the more unfathomable.”
As expected, or reasonable
“It is natural for you to fear what you do not know.”
Related by blood
“After years of suffering through an identity crisis, Henry decided to set out and find his natural parents.”
(of a child) Born from parents who are unmarried
“Jon Snow was Ned Stark's natural son.”
Closely or accurately depicting that which is being copied or imitated
“It was a natural looking set of the Alaskan wilderness.”
A person unaffected by or unaware of the social protocols of modern society
“They found this natural man in the wild, with no clothes, or any evidence of an ability to communicate with those of his kind.”
(rare) Characterized by the ideology of respect and dignity
“Behind his coarse exterior, you will never find a more natural man than him.”
Having a relaxed, friendly, or unofficial style, manner, or nature
Modest and having no pretensions or ostentation
Smoothly elegant or graceful in movement
Consisting of the same substance throughout
Of, or pertaining to, everyday or colloquial language
In an original condition, having not previously been worn, used, or tampered with
Developing in a gradual or natural fashion
In accordance with the truth or facts
That does not damage the environment
Of, or relating to physical, needs or desires
Coming from heredity
Conducive to or suggestive of good health and physical well-being
(biology, chemistry) Relating to or derived from living matter
Easygoing in temperament
Situated in or designed to be used in the open air or outside
Very easy or involving minimal effort
Of or relating to geography
Relaxed and confident in one's manner of presenting oneself and interacting with others
Not having been cooked, or undercooked
Done or performed without prior preparation or thought
Not formally taught or trained
Related to or embodying the powers of nature
Distinct or special to a specific individual, thing or circumstance
Happening by natural laws or predestination
Incapable of being alienated, surrendered, or transferred to another
Without clothing
Possessing an abundance of natural resources
Non-pharmacological therapies are ways to decrease pain
Relating to things perceived through the senses, as opposed to the mind
(of food) Recently procured or harvested
Having been mastered, typically through practice
A pale sandy fawn colour
Showing the better qualities of humankind, such as kindness
Of, or relating to, the ownership, tenure, and cultivation of land
Made in the home as opposed to a factory
Of a lifestyle incorporating a dietary regimen including locally grown, seasonal, natural foods, or of the diet itself
Having a greater-than-even chance of occurring
Of or concerned with material values or ordinary life rather than a spiritual existence
Bright and colorless, due to the reflection of all visible rays of light
A person who has an innate skill or feels at home doing something
“Kelly is a born natural with a racket.”
(archaic) A simple-minded person or an idiot
“It was he, who was thus, taken for a natural, bumbling down a hill.”
A person with an ability to learn or pick up skills at a fast pace
A person (or thing) with exceptional qualities or abilities
A person highly skilled in music or another artistic pursuit
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