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 organization also created the Marshawn Kneeland Memorial Fund to financially support Mancera and the couple’s unborn child. Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026 Jason helps clients reduce tax exposure, stay compliant with filing requirements, and address serious matters involving IRS tax debt, audits, and disputes that can become financially and emotionally draining without experienced counsel. Matt Emma, USA Today, 13 May 2026 The investments are overwhelmingly popular with local leaders even as the DNC struggles financially. ABC News, 13 May 2026 Allen admits to being financially controlling and demanding. Marissa Perlman, CBS News, 13 May 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 16 May. 2026.

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