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

While the iron catalyst must be removed after processing, the method yields more graphite and is financially viable, according to techno-economic analysis published in Bioresource Technology. —Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 26 Mar. 2026

Krispy Kreme and McDonald’s also jointly ended their partnership in July 2025 after finding the venture financially unsustainable, leading to over $50 million in charges for the doughnut company. —Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026

Echeverria said his family skipped Christmas and took months to recover financially. —ABC News, 25 Mar. 2026

Don’t let false friends (or even well-meaning but financially unwise ones) pressure you into overspending. —Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 24 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1795, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing financially

• financially secure
• financially speaking

Rhymes for financially

• substantially