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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Park said the most economically damaging heat is not the record-breaking kind but the gradual ones. Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 30 June 2026 Our priority remains reaching a fair and economically sustainable agreement for employees and the Guggenheim. Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 30 June 2026 In other words, a tokenized security still functions economically as a security, and should be treated as such. Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 In some ways, North America is economically stronger than ever. Whitney Eulich, Christian Science Monitor, 29 June 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 1 Jul. 2026.

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