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comparative more social, superlative most social
Being extroverted or outgoing. quotations examples
Not ignoring what is good, I am quick to perceive a horror, and could still be social with it—would they let me—since it is but well to be on friendly terms with all the inmates of the place one lodges in.
1851, Herman Melville, Moby Dick, Chapter 1
Of or relating to society. quotations examples
Phoenix and Lubbock are both caught in severe drought, and it is going to get much worse. We may see many such [dust] storms in the decades ahead, along with species extinctions, radical disturbance of ecosystems, and intensified social conflict over land and water. Welcome to the Anthropocene, the epoch when humans have become a major geological and climatic force.
2012 January, Donald Worster, “A Drier and Hotter Future”, in American Scientist, volume 100, number 1, archived from the original on 26 January 2012, page 70
(Internet) Relating to social media or social networks. examples
(rare) Relating to a nation's allies.
(botany, zoology) Cooperating or growing in groups.
countable and uncountable, plural socials
A festive gathering to foster introductions. examples
(Canadian Prairies) A dance held to raise money, often held for a couple to be married. examples
(Britain, colloquial, with definite article) Ellipsis of social security. examples
(US, colloquial) Ellipsis of social security number. examples
(dated, Ireland) A dinner dance event, usually held annually by a company or sporting club. examples
(Canada) Ellipsis of social studies. examples
(Internet, informal, uncountable) Ellipsis of social media. quotations examples
“I saw that shift, and I was like, ‘Oh, that’s the future of social,’” Systrom said.
2023 January 31, Casey Newton, quoting Kevin Systrom, “Instagram’s co-founders are back with Artifact, a kind of TikTok for text”, in The Verge
(Internet, informal, countable) A social media account. quotations examples
Close your mouth and delete all your socials tonight.
2019 August 29, “Cheeto Christ Stupid Czar”, Randy Rainbow (lyrics), Andrew Lloyd Webber (music)performed by Randy Rainbow