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 United States has never been better prepared economically to confront this threat. James Powel, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026 The biggest effect of Indiana’s new CDL rule will be economically, Johnson said. Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026 Economic pressures are gripping Americans across the country, but Maryland stands out as a uniquely unaffordable state — in large part due to a complete lack of executive commitment to keep the state affordable and economically prosperous. Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 1 Apr. 2026 The plan is to talk about whether the city could economically take on a service that condominiums pay private contractors to do, or perhaps use a new state law that allows assessment discounts for condos. Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 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 8 Apr. 2026.

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