sustainably

American  

[suh-stey-nuh-blee] / səˈsteɪ nə bli /

adverb

1. in a way that allows for continual use of a natural resource without depleting it or causing environmental damage.

   sustainably grown coffee.

2. in a way that can be sustained in the long term.

   a sustainably profitable business.

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Etymology

Origin of sustainably

First recorded in 1840–45; sustainable ( def. ) + -ly ( def. )

Example Sentences

The little guys may not have the scale, financing, expertise, or intellectual property to sustainably compete with the heavy-hitters.

From Barron's

At eight times sales and 300 million subscribers, though, Netflix shares are baking in rapid growth and sustainably high returns.

From The Wall Street Journal

Still, with the bank now trading at or above tangible book value, the looming question is now how much potential the bank has to get to sustainably higher future returns.

From The Wall Street Journal

Someone aiming to eat more sustainably may prioritize plant-based meals.

From Science Daily

Our forests are stable, legally protected and sustainably managed.

From The Wall Street Journal