Synonyms for
Social
Definition
relating to society or its organization; needing companionship and therefore best suited to living in communities; of or relating to human society, the interaction of the individual and the group, or the welfare of human beings as members of society; marked by or passed in pleasant companionship with friends or associates
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Formal
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- social media
- social skills
- social interaction
- social justice
- social network
- social event
- social class
- social gathering
Word family
Usage note
The adjective 'social' often implies friendliness and enjoyment of company. Its antonyms can range from simply preferring solitude to actively avoiding interaction.
Example sentences
- Social media has become an integral part of our daily lives.
- She organized a social event to bring people together.
- Being social can improve one's mental health.
- He enjoys attending social gatherings and meeting new people.
- The pandemic has made it difficult to maintain social connections.
Quotes
Social media is not about the exploitation of technology but service to community. - Simon Mainwaring
We are social creatures to the inmost centre of our being. - George Santayana
The strength of a social system depends on its capacity to serve the needs of its members. - Margaret Mead