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

In recent years, Bareilles has also coped publicly with the death of close friend and Broadway colleague Gavin Creel, the Tony Award–winning actor and singer who died in September 2024 from a rare and aggressive form of sarcoma. —Abigail Park, Billboard, 19 Mar. 2026

Elstner has spoken publicly about her experience in the past, including with The Hollywood Reporter, but declined to name Bruel, saying only that the alleged attacker was a high-profile figure in the film industry. —Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 19 Mar. 2026

Under the new Macao legislation, if judges and the city's national security committee both decide that hearing a case publicly could harm national security, judges can hold proceedings behind closed doors. —ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026

Takaichi has publicly indicated that Japan's constitution would not permit the use of its self-defense forces to operate in an offensive operation. —CBS News, 19 Mar. 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