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

According to its governing body, the International Nordic Walking Federation (INWA), which was founded in 2000, Nordic walking is now practised in over 40 countries for health, fitness, recreation, social connection, and competitive sport. — Lola Akinmade, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026

Gloria Rodriguez, a social worker in Edinburg, has seen the impact the immigration raids have had on children. — Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

Noun

Nowadays, the brand's socials are loaded with more photos of mountain bikes, ski goggles and foaming surf than camper vans or motorhomes. — C.c. Weiss may 05, New Atlas, 5 May 2026

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