English word

Natural

Definitions

adjective

  1. based on an inherent sense of right and wrong
  2. having a specified character by nature
  3. occurring in conformity with the ordinary course of nature : not marvelous or supernatural
  4. formulated by human reason alone rather than revelation
  5. having a normal or usual character
  6. possessing or exhibiting the higher qualities (such as kindliness and affection) of human nature
  7. growing without human care
  8. not cultivatedalso
  9. existing in or produced by nature : not artificial
  10. relating to or being natural food
  11. being in a state of nature without spiritual enlightenment : unregenerate
  12. living in or as if in a state of nature untouched by the influences of civilization and society
  13. being in accordance with or determined by nature
  14. having a physical or real existence as contrasted with one that is spiritual, intellectual, or fictitious
  15. of, relating to, or operating in the physical as opposed to the spiritual world
  16. closely resembling an original : true to nature
  17. marked by easy simplicity and freedom from artificiality, affectation, or constraint
  18. having a form or appearance found in nature
  19. having neither flats nor sharps
  20. being neither sharp nor flat
  21. having the pitch modified by the natural sign
  22. of an off-white or beige color
  23. having or constituting a classification based on features existing in nature
  24. connected by direct genetic relationship rather than by adoption or marriage : biological
  25. born to parents not married to each other
  26. born in wedlock : legitimatearchaic
  27. having an essential relation with someone or something : following from the nature of the one in question
  28. implanted or being as if implanted by nature : seemingly inborn
  29. of or relating to nature as an object of study and research

Synonyms for natural

Closest evidence-backed alternatives.

  • realistic
  • naturalistic
  • lifelike