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Naturalistic vs Naturally - What's the difference?

naturalistic | naturally |

As an adjective naturalistic

is having the appearance of nature or realism; lifelike or realistic.

As an adverb naturally is

in a natural manner.

naturalistic

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • having the appearance of nature or realism; lifelike or realistic
  • of, or relating to philosophical or methodological naturalism

    • naturally

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a natural manner.
    • Although he was unused to the situation, he tried to act naturally .
  • Inherently or by nature.
    • Boys are naturally aggressive.
  • Surely or without any doubt.
    • I shall naturally protest at that decision.

    See also

    * of course