socially

[soh-shuh-lee] / ˈsoʊ ʃə li /

ADVERB

with regard to the welfare of mankind

Synonyms

STRONGEST

culturally philosophically politically psychologically

WEAK

anthropologically ethically eugenically humanly

ADVERB

with regard to polite society

Synonyms

WEAK

civilly companionably convivially cordially courteously entertainingly genially hospitably politely sociably

Example Sentences

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But, as Geoff Davis, the Republican who represented the district before Massie, described it, it is both socially and fiscally conservative.

From Slate • May 19, 2026

While traditional tools simply store or retrieve information, conversational AI can make users feel emotionally validated and socially supported.

From Science Daily • May 11, 2026

If the public perceives that technology is too effective and hunters aren’t “showing respect for the animal, that’s not socially acceptable” and will create a backlash, Schoonen says.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

The whales have brought wonder, as residents and researchers now get to closely observe how they feed, breed and socially engage.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

And it wasn’t like she had a variety of wardrobe options anyway if for some reason her jeans and hoodie were socially unacceptable.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman