economically

adverb

eco·​nom·​i·​cal·​ly ˌe-kə-ˈnä-mi-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce economically (audio)
ˌē-kə-
Synonyms of economicallynext
: in an economic or economical manner

Examples of economically in a Sentence

a way to economically heat your house She writes simply and economically.
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Who, if anyone, can stop this guy—rein him in politically or economically? Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026 That was not enough for investors worried about free cash flow and Meta’s reliance on a narrow, economically sensitive revenue stream. Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 3 July 2026 Current geothermal plants are limited by the depth that conventional drilling systems can economically reach. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026 Syria was for years politically and economically isolated due to sweeping concerns about its leadership, in part for committing atrocities against its own civilians. Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for economically

Word History

Etymology

economical + -ly entry 2

First Known Use

1603, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of economically was in 1603

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“Economically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/economically. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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