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Meaning of publicly
The primary meaning of the word "publicly" is to do something or make something known openly or visibly to the public.
Etymology of publicly
The word "publicly" comes from the Old French word "publique", which is derived from the Latin word "publicus", meaning "of or pertaining to the people".
The Latin word "publicus" is itself derived from "populus", meaning "people".
The word "publicly" has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe something that is done or made known openly or visibly to the public.
Synonyms
openly
visibly
noticeably
evidently
obviously
clearly
plainly
explicitly
overtly
manifestly
patently
transparently
unmistakably
demonstrably
apparently
seemingly
allegedly
purportedly
supposedly
confessedly
admittedly
acknowledgedly
avowedly
professedly
declaredly
proclaimedly
announced
published
broadcast
advertised
proclaimed
declared
announced
aired
voiced
expressed
uttered
spoken
said
stated
revealed
exposed
disclosed
uncovered
laid bare
made known
brought to light
revealed
unveiled
unmasked
laid open
made public
shared
communicated
conveyed
imparted
transmitted
disseminated
circulated
distributed
published
printed
posted
displayed
exhibited
shown
presented
introduced
familiarized.
Definitions
- In a way that is open to general observation, notice, or knowledge, so that everyone can see or hear what is happening.
- So as to be visible or audible to the public, rather than in private or secret.
- In a way that is intended to be seen, heard, or known by a large number of people.
Usage Examples
- The company will publicly announce the new product launch next week.
- The politician publicly apologized for the mistake.
- The artist's latest work will be publicly displayed at the museum.
- The new policy will be publicly available on the company's website.
- The singer will publicly perform at the charity event.
Antonyms
privately
secretly
quietly
discreetly
confidentially
intimately
personally
individually
singly
alone
independently
secludedly
hiddenly
covertly
stealthily
surreptitiously
furtively
clandestinely
undercover
behind closed doors
in private
in secret
unnoticed
unobserved
unseen
unheard
unreported
unpublished
unannounced
undisclosed
unrevealed.