financially

adverb

fi·​nan·​cial·​ly fə-ˈnan(t)-sh(ə-)lē 

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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

Examples of financially in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Borrowers who are struggling financially but don't qualify for PSLF may also want to contact their loan servicer to find out what help is available. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026

Much of the discussion surrounding financially troubled colleges focuses on enrollment, endowments, and balance sheets. — Scott White, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Margo’s Got Money Troubles centers on a college dropout (played by Fanning) who turns to OnlyFans to financially support herself and her new baby. — Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026

Moving away from Chinese systems is also financially difficult for recipients. — Natalia Cote-Muñoz, Foreign Affairs, 3 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1795, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing financially

• financially secure
• financially speaking

Rhymes for financially

• substantially