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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Green Hill plans to help restart Smith Springs financially, provide manpower for physical work and could potentially have some of its congregants move to Smith Springs Baptist, officials said. Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 6 Oct. 2025 The film has now crossed the $100 million mark, setting it up for success financially and creatively. Bethy Squires, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2025 Community coming together Township Supervisor Scott Bennett said if anyone wants to financially help the victims of the shooting, the Victim Compassion Fund set up through the EGLA credit union guarantees that 100% of the funding will go to victims. Kristen Jordan Shamus, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025 With Rafael Devers' contract no longer financially constraining the team, the money is there if the Red Sox want to keep Bregman around. Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 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 7 Oct. 2025.

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