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

He also has a longtime friendship with Witkoff, whom he publicly praised after the election.

From The Wall Street Journal

The government has announced London Northwestern Railway and West Midlands Railway will be publicly run from Sunday.

From BBC

Aside from some remarks in support of Iran's anti-government protests this month, Israel's prime minister has had little to say publicly about his superpower ally taking on his biggest enemy.

From BBC

A company spokesperson said its decision to move its headquarters to Florida wasn’t related to the proposed billionaires tax and its executives haven’t publicly commented on the idea.

From Los Angeles Times

Burrows publicly called for a contest but the one potential challenger, outgoing deputy leader Robbie Butler, decided against standing.

From BBC

Related Words

• honestly
• openly
• plainly