publicly
/ˈpʌblɪkli/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
In public, openly, in an open and public manner.
Adverb
Examples
criticize someone publicly
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
By, for, or on behalf of the public.
Adverb
Examples
publicly available
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “publicly” mean?
In public, openly, in an open and public manner.
Is “publicly” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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