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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

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Meanwhile, social media seems divided between apathy, awe and anger.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

In March, jurors in California found both Meta, and the owner of YouTube Google had intentionally built addictive social media platforms that harmed the mental health of a young woman.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

This means most Iranians are unable to reach international websites and social media, with only homegrown services such as for banking, shopping and ride hailing still accessible.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

On social media, companies like Bird&Be, FullWell and Needed are promoting fertility bundles and supplements for him and her to support sperm and egg health.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

“It just smells so gross,” the boy told the social worker.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman