unnaturally
unnaturally · more unnaturally · most unnaturally
искусственно
künstlich
In an unnatural mannerIn an unnatural manner; to an unnatural extent.
UK/ʌnˈnat͡ʃ(ə)ɹəlɪj/US/ʌnˈnæt͡ʃ(ə)ɹəli/
» The man had an unnaturally long neck.
Meaning
1 sensesIn an unnatural manner; to an unnatural extent.
in an unnatural way
Examples
3 sentencesThe man had an unnaturally long neck.
The creature had unnaturally long arms and legs.
These are the bluest blueberries I have ever seen. They're almost unnaturally blue.
deDas sind die blausten Heidelbeeren, die ich je gesehen habe. Sie sind fast schon unnatürlich blau.
Origin
From Middle English unnaturelly, equivalent to unnatural + -ly and/or un- + naturally.From Middle English unnaturelly, equivalent to unnatural + -ly and/or un- + naturally.
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Forms
more unnaturally, most unnaturally| Comparative | more unnaturally Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most unnaturally |
regular
Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- not according to nature; not by natural means:artificiallyby artificial means
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
1 related wordsRelatedunnatural
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Adverbs of manner — Because it is an -ly adverb