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

Examples of financially in a Sentence

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The vessels were effectively self-insured against attacks, according to the official's account, with higher crude prices making the voyages financially worthwhile despite the risks. — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026 Not only mansions but also apartment buildings are subject to the tax, which developers say makes new projects financially unfeasible and has slowed down apartment construction. — Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026 The Wembley arrangement has historically worked out well for the Jaguars financially. — Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Price & Siffre take an early lead when Vik notices that Moon Chaser, struggling financially, has started using a cheaper, less reliable battery in its drones. — Noel Murray, Vulture, 16 Oct. 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 20 Oct. 2026.

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