efficiently

adverb

ef·​fi·​cient·​ly i-ˈfi-shənt-lē 

: in an efficient manner : with success, competence, or adequate effect

working/operating efficiently

finding ways to use fuel more efficiently

Service is efficiently friendly, and the waitstaff knows the menu inside out.

—Harvey Steiman

At higher elevations, lower air pressure makes it tough for the human body to use oxygen as efficiently as normal.

—Dennis Coello

Examples of efficiently in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In these cases, the captain and operations team may decide to shorten or skip a port to ensure repairs are completed safely and efficiently, minimizing disruption to the overall cruise experience. —David Nikel, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025

These metrics provide essential visibility into not just where energy is being consumed, but how efficiently it's being utilized across model training, inference, and supporting infrastructure. —Aya Saed, Time, 17 June 2025

For property owners, managing parking efficiently—without sacrificing security or revenue—is an equally daunting challenge. —Craig Lebrau, USA Today, 17 June 2025

Insoluble fiber adds bulk to stool, which helps move food more efficiently through the intestines, promoting regular bowel movements and preventing constipation.1 7. —Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 17 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1775, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing efficiently

• hyper-efficiently

Rhymes for efficiently

• sufficiently
• inefficiently
• insufficiently