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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The first customers are mostly high-frequency trading firms that could benefit financially from getting official government news milliseconds before others. Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 12 Aug. 2026 Before Paying That Bill Susan's story is a reminder that doing what feels right and doing what is financially and legally right are not always the same thing. Stacy Francis, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Wants are discretionary lifestyle expenses, while wishes are aspirational goals such as leaving a legacy or helping family members financially. Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026 Under the hood, Naia positions the feature as part of a broader effort to make circular and sustainable shopping feel more financially justified. Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 12 Aug. 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 14 Aug. 2026.

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