environmentally

American  

[en-vahy-ruhn-ment-uh-lee, en-vahy-ern-] / ɛnˌvaɪ rənˈmɛnt ə li, ɛnˌvaɪ ərn- /

adverb

1. in a way that relates to the condition and care of the environment and natural world, especially as a habitat for humans and other organisms.

2. in a way that relates to the physical or social surroundings, upbringing, etc., of an individual or group.

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Example Sentences

While there is another less environmentally sensitive zone, neither the mining developers nor the local population favour it.

From Barron's

Borough and parish councillors had objected to the site as "environmentally damaging" and because of the amount of light it generated at night.

From BBC

Combining renewable carbon supports with carefully designed metal oxide interfaces aligns with global efforts to create low cost and environmentally friendly clean energy technologies.

From Science Daily

Cars will be smaller, nimbler and more environmentally friendly.

From BBC

Green Building Council awards for environmentally sustainable architecture.

From Los Angeles Times