financial

adjective

fi·​nan·​cial fə-ˈnan(t)-shəl 

fī-

: 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

In the wake of the global financial crisis, China piloted a renminbi trade settlement scheme in 2009 with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, Hong Kong, and Macau. —Elizabeth Economy, Foreign Affairs, 9 Dec. 2025

Per Lazarus, the most active categories in next year’s World Cup include alcohol, automotive, fast food/casual dining restaurants, financial services, retail and telecom. —Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 9 Dec. 2025

This is why comprehensive fertility benefits are essential for improving access to treatment and reducing the medical and financial stress. —Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 9 Dec. 2025

The shifting flow is visible in UAE financial centers and into Saudi assets. —Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 9 Dec. 2025

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