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 next phase of the industry is less about demonstrating that a robot can walk and more about demonstrating that it can perform economically useful tasks," Morningstar equity analyst Kangyuxiao Li told AFP.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
Moore’s book prompted Keynes to ponder what it meant to be good and, eventually, how much was “enough,” economically speaking, for people to live a good life.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar and other oil and gas exporting countries in the region could gradually resume normal exports while Iran remained economically isolated.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
Because these components are widely available and relatively inexpensive, the system may be economically practical for commercial production.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 29, 2026
In spite of no need of hurry, she still pushed her way out of the train, flew up the steps, rushed through the streets economically and crowded into a full elevator.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
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