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

She has not commented publicly since the verdict was delivered.

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Unlike his Sri Lankan counterpart, he has also not publicly called for international assistance.

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The belief among a decent number of F1 insiders is that McLaren are favouring Norris this year, but not wanting to admit it publicly.

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OU has not publicly commented beyond acknowledging the grade appeal process.

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Slot has been publicly encouraged, not least by former England captain Wayne Rooney, to drop Salah following a string of below-par performances this season.

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