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

Changes were being made personally, socially, musically, productively. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 28 July 2026

As my colleague Gal Beckerman wrote, Nolan diminishes the role of the gods, treating them as socially useful but not necessarily real. — Luis Parrales, The Atlantic, 26 July 2026

For most of his life, however, Boukamp was viewed as socially awkward, immature, and emotionally isolated. — Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

In the 1990s, Tom Ford, during his tenure at Gucci, made the buttocks the center of attention with the help of a visibly flashing thong, while the Y2K trends of the ’00s targeted the midsection and declared crop tops socially acceptable. — Kelly Niesen, Glamour, 24 July 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