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Definition of inexpensively

inexpensively

/ˌɪnɪkˈspɛnsɪvli/
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Adjective:inexpensive
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• adverb

1

At a low cost; without spending a great deal of money.

Example

"The students were able to furnish their first apartment inexpensively by shopping at second-hand stores."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Unlike 'cheaply', which often implies poor quality or stinginess, 'inexpensively' carries a positive or neutral connotation of affordability without sacrificing value.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Inexpensively. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/inexpensively
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