financial

adjective

fi·​nan·​cial fə-ˈnan(t)-shəl 

fī-

: relating to finance or financiers

financial aid

the financial district

Synonyms

• 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

The reasons can include emotional, financial and other factors, experts said. —Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 1 July 2025

Starting with the technology risks missing something important that can erode financial benefits. —Jim Euchner, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025

Some posts reveal sensitive health or legal issues, financial troubles, or relationship conflicts. —Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025

While the exact reasons behind the latest moves were unclear, the wild swings in the Taiwan dollar over the past two trading sessions come as domestic firms — including life insurers and exporters — prepare to release their half-year financial reports. —Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 July 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