orig·i·nal·ly \əˈrijənəl]ē, -jnəl], ]i\adverb 1.archaic: by origin or derivation : from the first : inherently < power originally the people's > 2.: in the beginning : in the first place : initially, primarily 3.: in a fresh or original manner < rebinding of single books demanding … originally designed covers — Edith Diehl >