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

Positive reinforcement: Positive reinforcement that involves praise when an individual engages in socially acceptable behaviors can help a person with autism manage their stimming. —Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 17 Apr. 2025

There is just a cultural conversation happening around the Overton window of what is socially acceptable to say, in which places. —Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 15 Apr. 2025

In recent years, diagnoses have also shifted to become less prevalent in wealthy neighborhoods than in socially disadvantaged neighborhoods. —Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2025

There are other ways to penalize consumers who purchase items that are either too posh or socially undesirable. —Robert Goulder, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025

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