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

Born and raised in Wilmington, N.C., a beach town near the southern edge of the state, her family was socially conservative but not especially political. —Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 12 July 2024

King Charles and Elba have met several times in years past for events related to the organization and also crossed paths socially. Can't get enough of PEOPLE's Royals coverage? —Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 12 July 2024

Set both during the pandemic, when touching was socially forbidden, and in the late ‘60s when social norms about relationships were pushed against, there’s a delicate and lovely interplay with the meaning of the word. —Kaely Monahan, The Arizona Republic, 11 July 2024

But many parents understandably seek guidance on what should be socially acceptable and healthy use. —Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, The Conversation, 10 July 2024

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