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apologetically

adv

Etymology

From apologetic + -ally.

  1. derived from ἀπολογητικός — “of or suitable for defense”
  2. derived from apologēticus
  3. derived from apologétique
  4. suffixed as apologetically — “apologetic + ally”

Definitions

  1. In an apologetic manner

    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.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA