Definitions

social

[soh-shuhl] / ˈsoʊ ʃəl /

ADJECTIVE

public, friendly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

civil communal

STRONG

collective common community cordial familiar general group nice sociable societal

WEAK

amusing communicative companionable convivial diverting entertaining gracious gregarious hospitable informative mannerly neighborly organized pleasant pleasurable polished polite popular

Antonyms

STRONG

abnormal aloof cool disagreeable extraordinary rare uncommon unfriendly unpleasant unsociable unusual

WEAK

hermetical private secluded unsocial

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

"When we saw the call to arms on social media we knew our overseas members would be under threat," Patricia McKeown from Unison told BBC Radio Ulster's Good Morning Ulster programme.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

She’d drawn hundreds of thousands of social media followers for sharing her story of getting married at 18, a rebellion against the “rise of radical individualism,” as she put it on Saturday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

I can understand that it helps a lot and I can note a marked difference in the amount of times I get recognized now that we are on social media.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

And after the Ambani investment was announced, Trump Jr.’s personal lawyer took credit on social media for playing a part in the deal.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

The Jesuits are widely known for their focus on social justice and human rights, as well as a devotion to theology, missionary work, and education.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly

Vocabulary lists containing social

Unit 3: Compelling Evidence

Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!

We the People: Soc

Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!

"Principles of Business," Vocabulary from Chapter 4

Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!