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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North Korea's unprecedented deployment of thousands of troops, as well as massive amounts of artillery ammunition and missiles, gave Russia a crucial battlefield advantage in the western Kursk region and has brought the two economically and politically isolated countries closer. Reuters, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2025 Preserving that right to choose is what will help the Maryland economy flourish and grow during economically challenging times. Albert R. Wynn, Baltimore Sun, 28 Apr. 2025 Whatever his style, Trump’s disappointment with Powell, the disappointment of the polite and economically serious with Trump, and the overall discussion of a fight that Trump ultimately walked back revealed lots and lots of misunderstanding and myth. John Tamny, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025 The campus has continued to boost its percentage of students meeting grade level standards into 2024 amid an above-average rate of economically disadvantaged students. Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 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 4 May. 2025.

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