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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"The status quo is bad economically for us and it's not a stable equilibrium," said Miliband, urging a full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz energy transit hub.
From Barron's ● Nov. 10, 2026
Like Saudi Arabia and Qatar, Abu Dhabi and the other members of the United Arab Emirates are deeply economically enmeshed with the United States and heavily dependent on America for national security protection.
From Slate ● Oct. 30, 2026
About half of the student body at Da Vinci Communications, the public charter school where Jackson still teaches, is economically disadvantaged, according to U.S.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026
He led the company through the telecom nuclear winter of the early 2000s, which was more economically devastating than the preceding dot-com bust.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 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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