Apologetically

adv

adv ·6 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In an apologetic manner; by way of defense, apology or excuse.

    "“Do I fidget you ?” he asked apologetically, whilst his long bony fingers buried themselves, string, knots, and all, into the capacious pockets of his magnificent tweed ulster."

Adverb
  1. 1
    in an apologetic manner wordnet

Synonyms

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apologizinglyhumblysheepishly

Example

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""I couldn't eat it", she said apologetically."

Etymology

From apologetic + -ally.

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