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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That’s bad news for shoppers already living on the edge financially. Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 12 Sep. 2025 But each presents its own challenges — technically, financially, politically and ethically. Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025 Her rationale is that because she’s borrowed over $20,000 to pay for her wedding, her more financially fortunate guests should help those struggling in the areas of gifts, transportation, hotel costs, childcare, elder care, etc. Judith Martin, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025 Their most active users often end up being their least experienced and most financially vulnerable. Anmol Verma, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025 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 Sep. 2025.

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