ˈsocializing, ppl. a.
[f. socialize v.]
That socializes or renders social. Also, that revels in participating in social activities.
| 1828 Q. Rev. XXXVIII. 211 The socialising and humanising effects of a liberal commerce with other nations. 1841 Tait's Mag. VIII. 562 The socializing philosophist will change the congregation of battling devils..into a conclave of serenest gods. 1890 H. Ellis Criminal vi. 260 Whatever educative and socialising influences the prison may possess. 1965 F. L. Utley in Bessinger & Creed Medieval & Linguistic Stud. 308 A multiple martyr, to a fretful socializing wife, to the chthonic Mother, to the Judas Wilkes, to and for the Nation. 1980 London Mag. July 81/2 Mostly he [sc. Somerset Maugham] dealt in types, such as the rich bitch, the honest whore, the socializing snob. |