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

That’s somebody that’s socially moderate to conservative, but economically left. — David Weigel, semafor.com, 26 Aug. 2026

That visibility turns a private choice into a socially legible one. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026

Not even the kitchen, that space that had been socially assigned to her, was truly hers. — Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026

Trying to make environmentally friendly or socially conscious purchasing decisions can be a challenge, as product packaging can feature various sustainability claims. — Erin Victor, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 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