publicly

[ puhb-lik-lee ]

adverb

1. in a public or open manner or place.
2. by the public.
3. in the name of the community.
4. by public action or consent.

publicly

/ ˈpʌblɪklɪ /

adverb

1. in a public manner; without concealment; openly
2. in the name or with the consent of the public

Word History and Origins

Origin of publicly¹

First recorded in 1925–30; public + -ly

Example Sentences

They said he had initially been asked his views in a private meeting of Labour MPs, but once that leaked, he felt it necessary to explain publicly why he had come to his opinion.

From BBC

Gaetz, as a man, appears to be widely detested by his former colleagues, given the number willing to publicly lambaste him.

From Salon

One Putin ally has said publicly that Trump has “obligations” to those who brought him into power.

From Salon

Smyth was only excommunicated by his local church the year before his death in 2018, after he was named publicly as an abuser in a Channel 4 News report.

From BBC

That investigation is still ongoing, though Gaetz has stated publicly that he will no longer cooperate with the committee's inquiry.

From Salon

Related Words

• honestly
• openly
• plainly