financial

adjective

fi·​nan·​cial fə-ˈnan(t)-shəl 

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: relating to finance or financiers

financial aid

the financial district

Synonyms of financial

• fiscal
• economic
• monetary

Examples of financial in a Sentence

The company is headed for financial disaster.

a family struggling with financial problems

I would like some financial advice before I buy this house.

Recent Examples on the Web

The kingdom, and its neighbors like the UAE and Qatar, have pitched themselves as not just sources of capital, but as a safe home for trillions in financial assets, data centers, and new industries. — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026

As Rose begins his fight against leukemia, his family is facing the emotional and financial challenges of medical treatments and ongoing healthcare expenses. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026

That, in turn, could spill over into broader financial markets, and areas such as banks' prime brokerage businesses, according to the IMF. — Hugh Leask, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2026

During her run to the French Open final as a qualifier, Chwalinska did not have enough money to extend her hotel stay in Paris and needed some financial help. — ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

finance entry 1 + -ial

First Known Use

1734, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing financial

• financial aid
• financial commitment
• financial institution
• financial page(s)
• financial year

Rhymes for financial

• nonfinancial

Legal Definition

financial

adjective

fi·​nan·​cial

: relating to finance or financiers

financially adverb