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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Greenberg said the relocation of Chubb was critical to making the acquisition of the Windsor complex financially feasible. Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2026 So bringing Streamer University to State Farm Arena is the first time many creators will have a chance to meet him and possibly get selected to be part of Streamer University, a program the streamer founded last year to help content creators flourish financially. La'tasha Givens, CBS News, 17 June 2026 Sheetz and his legal team argue he is being held financially responsible for public infrastructure because the fee helps pay for public roadways. Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026 The new agreement will now preserve these services as Concord and Kannapolis officials deliberate ways to reach a more financially sustainable system. Dj Simmons june 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 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 21 Jun. 2026.

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