APOLOGETICALLY

apologetically

(adverb) in an apologetic manner; “he spoke apologetically about his past”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

apologetically (comparative more apologetically, superlative most apologetically)

In an apologetic manner; by way of defense, apology or excuse.

Synonyms

• apologizingly

Source: Wiktionary


A*pol`o*get"ic*al*ly, adv.

Definition: By way of apology.

APOLOGETIC

A*pol`o*get"ic, A*pol`o*get"ic*al, a. Etym: [Gr. Logic.]

Definition: Defending by words or arguments; said or written in defense, or by way of apology; regretfully excusing; as, an apologetic essay. "To speak in a subdued and apologetic tone." Macaulay.

APOLOGETICAL

A*pol`o*get"ic, A*pol`o*get"ic*al, a. Etym: [Gr. Logic.]

Definition: Defending by words or arguments; said or written in defense, or by way of apology; regretfully excusing; as, an apologetic essay. "To speak in a subdued and apologetic tone." Macaulay.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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