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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The mid- and late 1970s were a tough time to come of age economically. Laurent Belsie, Christian Science Monitor, 18 July 2026 The question is if software can make human advice fast enough, accessible enough, and economically efficient enough to compete for a much larger share of $11 trillion in travel spend? Jacques Ledbetter, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 These are things that economically stable individuals take for granted, but that evade many struggling Americans. Xochitl Gonzalez, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026 The ripple effect of that dynamic is now a defining feature of the country – economically, societally, politically. Phil Mattingly, CNN Money, 16 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 29 Jul. 2026.

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