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

NPR reviewed the unique serial numbers on the pages of the Epstein files in their investigation, which showed that many pages catalogued by the DOJ are not shared publicly.

From Salon

But speaking publicly for the first time about his departure, Horner dismissed any suggestions that Verstappen and his camp were responsible for his dismissal.

From BBC

Few photos of him circulated publicly, and he had a security apparatus modeled after military special forces teams.

From Los Angeles Times

No one worked more vigorously or more publicly to restore the independence of Lithuania and the other two Baltic states after 50 years of foreign occupation.

From The Wall Street Journal

"This is as unjust to the innocent as it is to the genuine victims. I calmly await this trial, which will allow the truth to come out publicly."

From BBC

Related Words

• honestly
• openly
• plainly