social

social
I
(New American Roget's College Thesaurus)
adj. gregarious, friendly; fashionable; communal, public. —n. social gathering, get-together, party. See sociality, party, humanity.
II
(Roget's IV) modif.
1. [Concerning human affairs]
Syn. mundane, secular, worldly, human, philanthropic, cultural, eugenical, material, political, racial, humane, benevolent, charitable, altruistic; see also common 5 , group , universal 2 .
2. [Concerning polite intercourse]
Syn. diverting, genial, amusing, entertaining, companionable, pleasurable, informative, civil, polite, polished, mannerly, pleasure-seeking, hospitable, pleasant.
3. [Sociable]
Syn. communicative, convivial, familiar; see friendly 1 , pleasant 2 .
III
(Roget's 3 Superthesaurus) a.
1. communal public, community, group, common, popular, civil, civic, human.
2. gregarious outgoing, extroverted, friendly, amiable, folksy.
ANT.: 1. private. 2. aloof, reclusive. see sociable
IV
(Roget's Thesaurus II) adjective 1. Of, characterized by, or inclined to living together in communities: gregarious. See CONNECT, GROUP. 2. Of or relating to the structure, organization, or functioning of society: societal. See GROUP. 3. Liking company: companionable, convivial, sociable. Chiefly British: matey. See ATTITUDE. 4. Spent, marked by, or enjoyed in the company of others: companionable, convivial, sociable. See ATTITUDE, PARTICIPATE.

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