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sociably

adverb

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adv

Etymology: Etymology tree English sociable Middle English -ly English -ly English sociably From sociable + -ly.

  1. In a sociable manner; with free intercourse; conversibly; familiarly; as a companion.
  2. According to society or societal norms.

    “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.”

  3. For social purposes, in a social situation

    “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.”