pecuniary
adjective
of or relating to money.
pecuniarily
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a word derived from
pecuniary.
Example Sentences
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She has now become pecuniarily independent by her own exertions, and has a popular reputation which brings her welcome and recognition wherever she goes.
From Louisa May Alcott : Her Life, Letters, and Journals by Louisa May Alcott
"The truth is," he adds, "this attempt was pecuniarily successful; but socially, a failure."
From History of American Socialisms by John Humphrey Noyes
And it was not only “His servant Elizabeth” who, among monarchs since the Reformation, has assisted the Houses of the Legislature to pecuniarily aid the Church.
From Practical Politics; or, the Liberalism of To-day by Alfred Farthing Robbins
Though "not concerned" in it pecuniarily, not yet being editor, his contributions increased the subscription list, and he was at once engaged.
From The Life Of Thomas Paine, Vol. I. (of II) With A History of His Literary, Political and Religious Career in America France, and England; to which is added a Sketch of Paine by William Cobbett by Moncure Daniel Conway
Now, however, the circumstances of the case are completely changed, for, by the provisions of the will, I should benefit pecuniarily by the poor child's death.
From The Lost Heir by G. A. (George Alfred) Henty
