American English

How to pronounce socially

adverbB1
SOHshuhlee

/ˈsoʊ.ʃə.li/

3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

In a way that relates to society or to relationships between people.

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Meanings & examples

adverb

In a way that relates to society or to relationships between people.

The company is socially responsible.

That comment was not socially acceptable.

Common phrases & grammar

socially responsible · socially acceptable · socially aware · socially conscious

socially + adjective

be + socially + adjective

adverb

In a way that involves meeting and spending time with other people.

They meet socially after work.

I feel socially awkward at big parties.

Common phrases & grammar

socially active · socially awkward · socially isolated · socially confident

verb + socially

feel + socially + adjective

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