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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His work aims to show how Houston is changing politically, culturally and economically, and how the choices made by local decision makers ripple through different communities. Sam González Kelly, Houston Chronicle, 26 Mar. 2026 The system was specifically designed with high-volume threats like Iran’s Shahed-136 and Russia’s Geran-2 in mind — drones that are cheap to produce and difficult to counter economically with traditional interceptor missiles. Munis Raza, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026 Jesus Tarango, the chairman of Wilton Rancheria, said as the casino progresses economically, so does the future of the tribe and broader Sacramento community. Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026 The Cuban doctors are kind of a commodity that is being used by the country to survive economically. Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 24 Mar. 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 29 Mar. 2026.

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