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

Examples of socially in a Sentence

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The fabric is Oeko Tex certified, which means it has been independently certified for safety and socially responsible production. Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2025 Then there’s what happens in the world at that time, socially. Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025 Stigma around his living conditions has made Roy socially withdrawn. Jared Formanek, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2025 Maurice, who had a troubled childhood marked by illness and emotional neglect, was negative and socially ill at ease. Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 13 Aug. 2025 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 23 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

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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