financially

adverb

: 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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As time goes on, there will surely be more supporters – particularly among smaller, less financially powerful member associations – of Infantino’s idea. Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 29 July 2026 This strategic shift has propelled Madrid to the top of Deloitte's Money League, demonstrating how continental clubs leveraging stadium assets and commercial deals are now financially outperforming Premier League teams reliant on broadcast income. Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Beutner wrote Proposition 28 and also backed the campaign financially with his personal wealth. Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026 The soul and governance of football are not assets to trade – especially with zero transparency as to who gains financially. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 29 July 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 5 Aug. 2026.

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