English Reference
adverb

socially

adv.
US /ˈsoʊʃəɫi/ UK /sˈəʊʃəlˌi/ so·cial·ly

  1. 01 B1 Intermediate

    in a way that relates to how people live together in a society.

    with reference to the organisation or status of a society and its members.

    Simple

    Smoking has become much less socially acceptable over the last few decades.

    In context

    The policy was designed to support socially disadvantaged families by providing better access to local healthcare and education.

    communallypublicly
  2. 02 B1 Intermediate

    in a way that involves meeting and spending time with other people for fun.

    in a social manner or context; relating to activities involving companionship and recreation.

    Simple

    I know her through work, but we don't really hang out socially.

    In context

    Although he was highly successful in his professional life, he remained socially awkward and often avoided large gatherings.

    sociablygregariously
    asociallyprivately

Usage socially construct · socially relevant


From social + -ly.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

This entry
Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
Updated