publicly

adverb

pub·​lic·​ly ˈpə-bli-klē 

variants or less commonly publically

ˈpə-bli-k(ə-)lē 

1

: in a manner observable by or in a place accessible to the public : openly

2

a

: by the people generally

b

: by a government

Examples of publicly in a Sentence

She very publicly acknowledged her mistake.

The information is publicly available.

The policies have been publicly approved.

Recent Examples on the Web

The contracts provide a glimpse of the material comforts of being a Stryker consultant, as well as the amount of control the company exerts over what the doctor can say publicly about its devices. —Elizabeth B. Kim, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Nov. 2025

Peterson’s cramping issue first popped up — at least publicly — in KU’s exhibition game against Louisville back in October. —Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 12 Nov. 2025

The Grammy-winning artist came out as gay publicly in 2010, despite previously being advised that doing so would end his career. —Erin Jensen, USA Today, 12 Nov. 2025

The discord between Smith and Beadle dates back to their days working together at ESPN, with the two clashing over Smith’s comments regarding former NFL star Ray Rice’s domestic assault of his wife, which Beadle publicly deemed as tone-deaf and insensitive. —Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 12 Nov. 2025

Word History

Etymology

public entry 1 + -ly entry 2

First Known Use

1534, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for publicly

• publically