socially

adverb

so·​cial·​ly ˈsō-sh(ə-)lē 

1

: in a social manner

2

: with respect to society

3

: by or through society

Examples of socially in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This session, the Legislature also passed House Bill 822, which requires schools and health care providers to inform a parent within 72 hours if a child requests to take steps to socially transition, which could include using pronouns or names that align with their gender identity. —Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 2 Apr. 2026

Local politicians that previously supported the chorus, either socially or financially, are now fearful of retribution by the governor, Cabrera said. —Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026

Since the Middle Ages, this festival of uninhibited revelry and role reversals has provided the ultimate litmus test for what is and isn’t considered socially acceptable. —Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 1 Apr. 2026

But colleges still need to exercise caution because socially engineering positive outcomes can easily go awry. —David Blobaum, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1621, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing socially

• socially distance

Kids Definition

socially

adverb

so·​cial·​ly ˈsōsh-(ə-)lē 

1

: in a social manner

birds living socially together

2

: with respect to society

socially disadvantaged