Sociably

adv

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Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In a sociable manner; with free intercourse; conversibly; familiarly; as a companion.
  2. 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. 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."

Adverb
  1. 1
    in a gregarious manner wordnet
  2. 2
    in a sociable manner wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
arm in armgregariouslygregariouslyhand in hand

Example

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"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."

Etymology

From sociable + -ly.

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