ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Sociably

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Sociably is an adverb meaning In a sociable manner; with free intercourse; conversibly; familiarly; as a companion.

Meaning

In a sociable manner; with free intercourse; conversibly; familiarly; as a companion.

More Meanings

  1. According to society or societal norms.
  2. For social purposes, in a social situation

Example Sentences

If it were not for his work, everywhere he went socially, everywhere he mixed with others, would cause his past life to rear its ugly head.
Mamma—poor dear Mamma is so unadvanced, you know!—has an idea that when the Superman does get here he won't be at all the sort of person that one would care to receive socially.
In later years, marks, commendation cards, and paychecks become important incentives for accomplishments, while the range of socially acceptable behavior widens and the number of secondary drives multiplies.

Synonyms for sociably

Depending on context, synonyms include gregariously.

Antonyms for sociably

Common opposites include unsociably.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include gregariously, companionably, socially, amiably, convivially, conversantly.

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