socially

adverb

so·​cial·​ly ˈsō-sh(ə-)lē How to pronounce socially (audio)
1
: in a social manner
2
: with respect to society
3
: by or through society

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By showcasing sustainable and socially responsible practices, banks can attract new clients while expanding their deposit base and finding new talent who share their values in the workplace. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025 The art in these museums is almost always contemporary, reflecting the dearth of available old masters along with a global chattering-classes consensus that avant-garde art is socially, intellectually, and culturally important. Susan Tallman, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2025 Like Wick, Nathan Caine (Quaid) is an unassuming, socially awkward shut-in who possesses a unique set of dormant skills, which get unleashed by unpredictable (and exceptionally violent) external forces. Gregory Nussen, Deadline, 8 Mar. 2025 She’s had a lasting influence on my own writing style and has shown me how to portray the most socially unwelcome aspects of being a woman in a positive and diverse way. The Glamour Editors, Glamour, 8 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for socially

Word History

First Known Use

1621, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of socially was in 1621

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“Socially.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/socially. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

socially

adverb
so·​cial·​ly ˈsōsh-(ə-)lē How to pronounce socially (audio)
1
: in a social manner
birds living socially together
2
: with respect to society
socially disadvantaged

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