natural
Not made synthetically
Natural, an adjective derived from nature, has also developed meanings as a noun.
Its adjectival use has a unifying theme of “not manufactured,” but with a wide range of connotations: natural beauty gives a very different sense from natural disaster.
In regard to behavior, natural conveys the notion of being expected or not extraordinary: It was only natural that he receive recognition for the discovery.
As a noun, natural denotes something or someone particularly suited to a situation or purpose: She’s a natural at black comedy.
Truly what it claims
- unadulteratedCompletely unmixed, genuine
- pureUnmixed, without impurities
- realTruly existing, not fake
- unprocessedNot yet treated
untouched · original · unaltered · pristine · unspoiled · unfeigned · sincere · honest
Belonging by nature
- inbornExisting from birth
- instinctiveArising without conscious thought
- geneticRelating to heredity
- congenitalExisting from birth
hardwired · ingrained · intuitive · spontaneous · unlearned · primal · hereditary · fundamental
Not processed or polished
- crudeUnpolished, raw state
- unprocessedNot yet treated
- roughUneven in surface
- untreatedNot given care
mineral · ore · fiber · pigment · dye · rubber · cotton · wool
Interconnected organisms and surroundings
- biodiversityRange of life forms
- habitatOrganism's natural environment
- wildernessUncultivated, uninhabited natural region
- wildlifeUndomesticated natural organisms
flora · fauna · conservation · preservation · biome · wetland · rainforest · savanna
Lacking chemical pest treatments
- chemical-freeContaining no synthetic substances
- non-toxicCauses no harm
- unprocessedNot yet treated
- wholefoodsUnprocessed, unrefined edibles
farm-to-table · biodynamic · grass-fed · free-range · antibiotic-free · hormone-free · additive-free · preservative-free
Aesthetic of reduction
- unadornedLacking decoration or ornament
- plainnessUnadorned, straightforward quality
- eleganceRefined, graceful quality
- purityUncontaminated quality
understated · effortless · unforced · easy · relaxed · flowing · graceful · artless
Given as present
- prodigyGifted youth with rare talent
- geniusPerson of rare brilliance
- virtuosoSupremely accomplished performer
- aptitudeInnate capability
knack · flair · ability · born · endowed · blessed · skilled · masterful
genuine
Truly what it claims
- unadulteratedCompletely unmixed, genuine
- pureUnmixed, without impurities
- realTruly existing, not fake
unprocessed · untouched · original · unaltered · pristine · unspoiled · unfeigned · sincere · honest · true
intrinsic
Belonging by nature
- inbornExisting from birth
- instinctiveArising without conscious thought
- geneticRelating to heredity
congenital · hardwired · ingrained · intuitive · spontaneous · unlearned · primal · hereditary · fundamental · essential
unrefined
Not processed or polished
- crudeUnpolished, raw state
- unprocessedNot yet treated
- roughUneven in surface
untreated · mineral · ore · fiber · pigment · dye · rubber · cotton · wool · silk
ecosystem
Interconnected organisms and surroundings
- biodiversityRange of life forms
- habitatOrganism's natural environment
- wildernessUncultivated, uninhabited natural region
wildlife · flora · fauna · conservation · preservation · biome · wetland · rainforest · savanna · tundra
pesticide-free
Lacking chemical pest treatments
- chemical-freeContaining no synthetic substances
- non-toxicCauses no harm
- unprocessedNot yet treated
wholefoods · farm-to-table · biodynamic · grass-fed · free-range · antibiotic-free · hormone-free · additive-free · preservative-free · GMO-free
minimalism
Aesthetic of reduction
- unadornedLacking decoration or ornament
- plainnessUnadorned, straightforward quality
- eleganceRefined, graceful quality
purity · understated · effortless · unforced · easy · relaxed · flowing · graceful · artless · unstudied
gifted
Given as present
- prodigyGifted youth with rare talent
- geniusPerson of rare brilliance
- virtuosoSupremely accomplished performer
aptitude · knack · flair · ability · born · endowed · blessed · skilled · masterful · savant
scale
Measure of relative size
horn · trumpet · harmonic · overtone · acoustic · unplugged · resonance · timbre
earthquake
Seismic ground movement
flood · wildfire · cyclone · landslide · avalanche · drought · volcano · blizzard · typhoon · epicenter
- skillsskills, skill, ability, abilities, competencies
- eco-friendlysustainable, fair trade, green, biodegradable, recyclable
- hairhair, haircut, hairstyle, hair loss, coily
- pitchfastball, curveball, slider, changeup, sinker
- scalesweight, measure, balance, balance scale, digital scale
- -al adjectivescultural, emotional, environmental, federal, financial
naturalartificial
Made, not natural
synthetic · man-made · manufactured · fabricated · processed
naturalaffected
Artificially contrived behavior
unnatural · artificial · forced · strained · contrived
naturalsupernatural
Beyond natural explanation
preternatural · unnatural · paranormal · miraculous · magical
- natural disasterCatastrophic environmental event
- second natureDeeply ingrained tendency
- human natureInborn behavioral tendencies shared universally
- natural lightIllumination from the sun
- by natureThrough inherent character
- natural causesDeath without external intervention
nature, naturally, unnatural, supernatural, naturalness, unnaturally, natured, naturalist, naturalistic