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

However, last year, a Sound Cymru survey of 500 men in Wales showed 30% of respondents considered catcalling, the act of making a threatening or harassing remark at a person publicly, not to be harmful.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Ares Capital is the largest publicly traded credit fund, and CEO Kort Schnabel told listeners on the Tuesday earnings call that the year is off to a strong start.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

The following year, Musk publicly resigned from OpenAI’s board in a move that was said to prevent conflicts of interest as Tesla began doubling down on AI.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

If anyone was to blame, she said publicly, it was the opposition governor of Chihuahua state, whose officers had been working with the American agents.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

“First: No photos are allowed during this meeting. Second: You will need to sign an agreement stating that you won’t publicly discuss what you’re told here.”

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu

Related Words

• honestly
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