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

As feminists fought patriarchy’s attempt to render women vulnerable socially and leave us dependent on men for money and more, the all-too-human inevitability of vulnerability and dependence got lost in the muck. — Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 18 Sep. 2026

His songs have stood out not only for their unforgettable melodies but also for their socially conscious lyrics and memorable characters that turned everyday life stories into timeless music. — Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 17 Sep. 2026

For teens who aren’t comfortable socially, adolescence is likely to be an especially rough time. — Sarah Vanbuskirk, Parents, 16 Sep. 2026

Out of the 26 letters of the Roman alphabet, or any writing system, an identity can be assigned, fixed—and made, if not real, then socially legible and governmentally legal. — Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 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