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natural

Definition

  • noun: someone who is good at doing something from the first time it is done
  • noun: one born without the usual powers of reason and understanding
  • adjective: existing in nature and not made or caused by people
  • adjective: based on an inherent sense of right and wrong
  • usually singular

Examples

  • He died of 'natural causes'. [=he died because he was ill or old and not by being killed in an accident, battle, etc.]

  • She was adopted immediately after she was born and never knew her 'natural' [=(more commonly) 'birth'] parents.

  • a country rich in 'natural resources' [=a country that has many valuable plants, animals, minerals, etc.]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Just hold it a minute, Grandpa. Grandpa Munster: At a time like this, you're taking pictures? Herman: I just couldn't help It. You look so natural slitting In that box. Put me behind the wheel of that bitch, I'll show you drivin'. You useless fuck. You couldn't even get your big ass in that seat. (..)
    2003 House of 1000 Corpses