Second Nature (Noun)
Meaning
Acquired behavior that is practiced so long it seems innate.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- Playing the piano had become second nature to her after years of dedicated practice.
- The athlete's movements on the field were fluid and effortless, as if the skills had become second nature.
- For the experienced chef, chopping vegetables was second nature, and she could do it with her eyes closed.
- After years of working in customer service, handling difficult customers had become second nature to him.
- The seasoned musician's improvisational skills had become second nature, allowing her to create complex solos on the spot.