naturalness
/ˈnætʃrəlnəs/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈnætʃrəlnəs/ (ame, ipa)
naturalness — noun
1. the quality of seeming genuine and true to life, rather than planned to impress
the quality of seeming genuine and true to life, rather than planned to impress other people or shaped by outside pressure.
The naturalness of Felipe's apology made everyone believe he truly regretted the mistake.
the naturalness of [speech or response]
Critics praised the naturalness of the village scenes in Sari's short film.
true-to-life quality in art or representation
Even under camera lights, Aoi answered with a naturalness that never felt rehearsed.
The cookbook's photos have a naturalness that makes each meal look homemade.
- authenticity
more formal and often used for moral or cultural genuineness.
- realism
used especially for art, writing, and scenes that resemble real life.
- genuineness
stresses honesty of feeling more than lifelike detail.
- artificiality
emphasises something that feels forced or manufactured.
- falseness
stronger and more negative, suggesting deliberate insincerity.
文法句型
the naturalness of [speech / scene / response]
with naturalness
用法筆記
Common with speech, emotions, performances, and visual scenes that feel honest or lifelike. Distinguish from sense 2, which focuses on a person's relaxed manner rather than on truth or realism.
常見錯誤
2. the quality of acting in an easy, ordinary, and innocent way, without stiffness
the quality of acting in an easy, ordinary, and innocent way, without stiffness or self-consciousness.
Nila's naturalness with the shy new student helped the boy start talking.
naturalness in a social interaction
On stage, Imani danced with a naturalness that made every movement look effortless.
with naturalness in performance
The twins greeted Christopher with such naturalness that he forgot he was a guest.
After a few minutes, Defne spoke with a naturalness that eased everyone's nerves.
- ease
broader and more neutral; it can describe comfort without the innocent quality.
- spontaneity
stresses lack of planning more than relaxed social behavior.
- innocence
focuses more strongly on lack of worldly experience or intention.
- stiffness
suggests awkward physical or social tension.
- self-consciousness
emphasises worrying about how one appears to others.
文法句型
with naturalness
the naturalness of [someone's manner]
用法筆記
Used for how someone behaves in conversation, performance, or first meetings when they seem at ease. Unlike sense 1, it is about manner and comfort, not about whether something feels true to life.