economically
Americanadverb
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in a thrifty or frugal manner; with economy.
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as regards the efficient use of income and wealth.
economically feasible proposals.
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as regards one's personal resources of money.
He's quite well off economically.
adverb
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with economy or thrift; without waste
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with regard to the economy of a person, country, etc
Etymology
Origin of economically
First recorded in 1690–1700; economical + -ly
Explanation
If you do something economically, you do it in an efficient manner. Acting economically wastes no money or effort. Though variations of this word often relate to the economy — the financial system — to be economical also means to be thrifty in other senses. For example, if you do your homework economically, you do it quickly and correctly, without wasted energy or time. If you run errands economically, you take the shortest route and don't get sidetracked. If you take a road trip economically, you drive across the country as fast as possible and in a straightforward manner, without deviations.
Example Sentences
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Economically, "the green shoots of change" visible beforehand, now very vulnerable if not ripped out, he implied.
From BBC • May 2, 2026
Economically sensitive cyclical stocks are poised for growth, with Morgan Stanley identifying those rated Overweight and 10% below highs.
From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026
Economically, the country is entering what should be its busiest shopping season ahead of Nowruz - the Persian New Year - yet the atmosphere is not like it normally is at this time.
From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026
Economically, worry about whether anyone can place sensible bets on new technologies such as AI when the dollar’s value over time becomes more volatile.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 25, 2025
Economically and in the interests of the community it was essential that the telephone should not be handed over to a public department predetermined not to give it a fair chance of development.
From The Law and the Poor by Parry, Edward Abbott
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