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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Get clear on your priorities and make a financially savvy decision today. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026 That said, the government has to engage in projects that are financially responsible, Davis said. Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026 Having a baby is one of the most financially consequential moments in a family’s life. Natalie Gordon, Fortune, 6 July 2026 Trump’s real estate holdings had led Democrats to investigate him for improperly financially benefiting from his office. Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 7 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 10 Jul. 2026.

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