socially

adverb

so·​cial·​ly ˈsō-sh(ə-)lē How to pronounce socially (audio)
1
: in a social manner
2
: with respect to society
3
: by or through society

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Ongoing scrutiny and next steps Despite regulatory clearance, the restart remains politically and socially sensitive. Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 21 Jan. 2026 Also not every 14-year-old is ready socially to play with 19-year-olds on varsity. Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2026 Carteris' character, Andrea — the smart and socially awkward editor of the school newspaper — was one of the primary leads of Beverly Hills, 90210 for its first five seasons. Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026 Tabletop Games Tabletop games remain a timeless, low-cost way to have fun and stay socially connected. Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 18 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for socially

Word History

First Known Use

1621, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of socially was in 1621

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“Socially.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/socially. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.

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socially

adverb
so·​cial·​ly ˈsōsh-(ə-)lē How to pronounce socially (audio)
1
: in a social manner
birds living socially together
2
: with respect to society
socially disadvantaged

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