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

Accessibility The Noelle is an ADA-compliant hotel with additional thoughtful touches like a publicly accessible restroom, mobile check-in, and braille signage throughout the building. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 2026

But publicly available data challenge, or contradict, several of his claims. —Chantelle Lee, Time, 27 Feb. 2026

Neither Del Rio nor Lewis has publicly commented on the situation. —Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Feb. 2026

Ukraine has not publicly responded to the accusations and CNBC has contacted the country's foreign ministry for a response. —Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

public entry 1 + -ly entry 2

First Known Use

1534, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for publicly

• publically