economically

American  

[ek-uh-nom-ik-lee, ee-kuh-] / ˌɛk əˈnɒm ɪk li, ˌi kə- /

adverb

1. in a thrifty or frugal manner; with economy.

2. as regards the efficient use of income and wealth.

   economically feasible proposals.

3. as regards one's personal resources of money.

   He's quite well off economically.

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economically British  

/ ˌɛkə-, ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪkəlɪ /

adverb

1. with economy or thrift; without waste

2. with regard to the economy of a person, country, etc

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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

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 sensitive industrial and consumer discretionary stocks jumped, as did home-improvement stores and even risky artificial-intelligence plays.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

"Economically, it is a severe blow to my business," she said.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026

Economically," he said, "it is to the advantage of the State that the submerged classes should be a charge on the State itself and not on individuals.

From Once a Week by Milne, A. A. (Alan Alexander)