economically

adverb

eco·​nom·​i·​cal·​ly ˌe-kə-ˈnä-mi-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce economically (audio)
ˌē-kə-
: 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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Sealing off the entire Brightline route or elevating the entire track would simply not be economically feasible for a private company. Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 22 Oct. 2025 About nine out of 10 of their students are economically disadvantaged, state records show. Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2025 This, in turn, has led to worries that problems in one of the most economically sensitive corners of the market could either spread or require more internal reviews, keeping financial stocks in limbo until there is greater clarity. Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2025 New Illinois believes an independent downstate Illinois could thrive economically. Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025 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 23 Oct. 2025.

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