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

Model Appropriate Ways to Express Feelings Kids need to know how to express their emotions in a socially appropriate way. —Amy Morin, Parents, 4 Mar. 2026

And in fact, some studies have shown that arts activities can help you to bond socially with people even faster than non-arts activities. —Dana Taylor, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026

Lone actors with no formal ties to foreign intelligence services are difficult to detect, yet their violence can be just as devastating emotionally and socially. —Rick Pozniak, Boston Herald, 4 Mar. 2026

In essence, regulators can ding banks during routine examinations for maintaining relationships with clients deemed politically or socially toxic. —Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 3 Mar. 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