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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As a result, the “Murder” crew used E!’s existing permits, credentials and technicians to more economically capture festival exteriors and Croisette ambience.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
But to benefit economically from the EU's single market in services and goods, Brussels demands that countries sign up to a single market in people too - otherwise known as the free movement of workers.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
This isn’t a novel finding, but it shows how deporting noncriminal immigrants is economically counterproductive.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
"We need more robust catalysts and better system designs to ensure the technology is both efficient and economically viable at scale."
From Science Daily • May 4, 2026
Large societies can function economically only if they have a redistributive economy in addition to a reciprocal economy.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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