financially

adverb

fi·​nan·​cial·​ly fə-ˈnan(t)-sh(ə-)lē How to pronounce financially (audio)
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: with respect to money : from a financial point of view
The company struggled financially for many years.
He has made some smart investments, so he's doing very well financially.
a financially stable organization
Someone who buys extensive liability insurance for his car may drive too fast because he feels financially protected.E. S. Browning
Even companies that are financially fit often don't feel like taking the risk of ramping up operations and hiring more workers.Barbara Kiviat

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The curious Moon squares expansive Jupiter, pulling you between what feels fun and what makes sense financially. Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026 Cerina was supporting the family on her own, both financially and emotionally. Elizabeth Spiers, Vanity Fair, 29 Apr. 2026 As mental health becomes more visible and financially supported through employer programs and policy initiatives, questions may emerge around intention and alignment. Nia Bowers, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026 Still, the transition to organic can be financially out of reach. Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for financially

Word History

First Known Use

1795, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of financially was in 1795

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“Financially.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/financially. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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