financially

adverb

fi·​nan·​cial·​ly fə-ˈnan(t)-sh(ə-)lē How to pronounce financially (audio)
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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

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Without the funding, Are worries that more financially struggling senior citizens will end up homeless. Michael Cuglietta, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2025 Her home, meanwhile, was physically and financially coming together. Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Feb. 2025 This betrays President Trump's campaign promises to protect families who struggle financially, as well as his specific pledge to not cut Medicaid, which provides health coverage for 72 million people. Hugh Cameron, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025 After four months of searching for a new space that would be suitable — logistically and financially — Carper finally threw in the towel. Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 25 Feb. 2025 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 13 Mar. 2025.

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