publicly

American  

[puhb-lik-lee] / ˈpʌb lɪk li /

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.

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publicly British  

/ ˈpʌblɪklɪ /

adverb

1. in a public manner; without concealment; openly

2. in the name or with the consent of the public

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Etymology

Origin of publicly

First recorded in 1925–30; public + -ly

Example Sentences

Communities are entitled to decide whom they should and shouldn’t publicly honor.

From Los Angeles Times

While the Gulf has said publicly it won’t participate in attacks on Iran or let its airspace be used for the purpose, the reality is less clear.

From The Wall Street Journal

Last month, Disney requested an investigation to sort out Paul’s and Mortensen’s differing accounts of the February incident, according to people close to the situation who were not authorized to speak publicly the sensitive situation.

From Los Angeles Times

It is not the first time Nandy has been publicly critical of her own party.

From BBC

Though the actor has not publicly addressed the brawl, in the days before the incident, he posted several videos detailing his struggles with jet lag.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• honestly
• openly
• plainly