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

Instead of a one-on-one lunch, why not invite him to a social gathering as part of a larger group? — Abigail Van Buren, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026

Using the micro state as an example, Leo argued that small political communities can offer lessons in public service and social cohesion at a time of growing division and distrust. — Giada Zampano, Los Angeles Times, 22 Aug. 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