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

Nayyar played the socially anxious Raj Koothrappali, particle astrophysicist and BFF to Leonard. — Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026

An under-the-radar Hamptons landmark gets a major glow-up, and enters a socially vibrant new era. — Condé Nast Traveler, 15 June 2026

By sheer volume, the bulk of Jim Parsons’ résumé is his four-time Emmy-winning stint as the socially awkward Sheldon Cooper. — Lincee Ray, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026

But in terms of global impact, socially, culturally and economically, nothing comes close to the World Cup. — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 13 June 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