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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In some ways his death marks the end of a more economically optimistic era for many Chinese who witnessed their country’s sweeping transformation during its reformist years. Cnn Staff, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026 This makes human interpretation, connection and strategic thinking more economically valuable. Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 According to the report, campuses serving the highest amount of economically disadvantaged students improved at a faster rate than more affluent ones. Samuel O’Neal 10, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Aug. 2026 The findings also revealed that the most socially and economically disadvantaged areas benefit the most from green spaces. Tara Molina, CBS News, 7 Aug. 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 12 Aug. 2026.

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