economically

/ˌiː.kəˈnɒm.ɪ.kli/

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

In an economical manner; not wastefully; not extravagantly.

Adverb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

From the perspective of economics or an economy.

Adverb

Examples

Kim Jong-il, who has died aged 69, was the general secretary of the Workers party of Korea, and head of the military in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). He was one of the most reclusive and widely condemned national leaders of the late 20th and early 21st century, leaving his countr

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “economically” mean?

In an economical manner; not wastefully; not extravagantly.

Is “economically” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.