Synonyms of social

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adjective

ˈsō-shəl 

1

as in outgoing

likely to seek or enjoy the company of others

not exactly the social sort, our boss generally stays in his office and keeps to himself

Synonyms & Similar Words

• outgoing
• friendly
• convivial
• hospitable
• sociable
• lively
• gregarious
• gracious
• companionable
• extroverted
• spirited
• cheerful
• clubby
• boon
• animated
• communicative
• clubbable
• gay
• jolly
• talkative
• congenial
• expansive
• folksy
• forthcoming
• neighborly
• amiable
• cordial
• bright
• kindly
• genial
• jovial
• agreeable
• affable
• vivacious
• exuberant
• jaunty
• buoyant
• perky
• peppy
• effervescent
• bubbly
• upbeat
• sprightly
• garrulous
• chipper
• pert
• sprightful
• high-spirited

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• antisocial
• unsocial
• unsociable
• introverted
• reclusive
• misanthropic
• remote
• distant
• cold
• insociable
• aloof
• cool
• detached
• frosty
• reserved
• silent
• standoffish
• nongregarious
• mute
• reticent
• mum
• taciturn

2

as in colonial

tending to group with others of the same kind

dogs are social animals, preferring by nature to be part of a pack

Synonyms & Similar Words

• colonial
• associational
• parasitic
• dependent
• sociable
• gregarious
• symbiotic
• consociational
• subsocial
• precocial

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• nonsocial
• solitary
• independent
• autonomous
• semiautonomous
• self-contained
• self-sufficient
• altricial
• unsociable
• semi-independent
• reclusive
• lone
• self-sustaining
• self-subsistent
• self-supporting
• recluse

social

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noun

as in tea party

Related Words

• tea party
• tea
• cocktail party
• house party
• supper
• masquerade
• hen party
• reception
• soiree
• function
• symposium
• housewarming
• formal
• salon
• stag
• event
• shower
• mixer
• icebreaker
• benefit
• clambake
• blowout
• meet and greet
• bake
• dance
• fete
• party
• kegger
• klatch
• shindig
• binge
• affair
• fund-raiser
• celebration
• blast
• get-together
• kaffeeklatsch
• ball
• bash
• prom
• do
• gala
• orgy
• bacchanal
• occasion
• bacchanalia
• saturnalia

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of social

Adjective

Centrists have said no to bigger government, from public renewable energy to universal social programs. — Ryder Kessler, New York Daily News, 26 July 2026

Research can help institutions identify what works, demonstrate economic and social impact, and make a stronger case to funders. — Marybeth Gasman, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

Noun

In 2025, the chamber held its inaugural member celebration as a Friday afternoon member social at Nestldown. — Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2026

News alerts across her socials had mentioned an active ICE operation in the area. — Jason Parham, Wired News, 9 Mar. 2026