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apologetically

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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [uh-pol-uh-jet-ik]
    • /əˌpɒl əˈdʒɛt ɪk/
    • /əpɒləˈʤetɪklɪ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-pol-uh-jet-ik]
    • /əˌpɒl əˈdʒɛt ɪk/

Definitions of apologetically word

  • adjective apologetically containing an apology or excuse for a fault, failure, insult, injury, etc.: An apologetic letter to his creditors explained the delay. 1
  • adjective apologetically defending by speech or writing. 1
  • adjective apologetically willing or eager to apologize. 1
  • adjective apologetically sorry; regretful. 1
  • noun apologetically In an apologetic manner; by way of defense, apology or excuse. 1
  • adverb apologetically showing regret 1

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Origin of apologetically

First appearance:

before 1400
One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English apologetik a formal defense (< Middle French) < Late Latin apologēticus written defense, defensive < Greek apologētikós fit for defense, equivalent to apologē- (variant stem of apologeîsthai to speak in defense; see apologia) + -tikos -tic

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Parts of speech for Apologetically

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

apologetically popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

apologetically usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for apologetically

adv apologetically

  • meanly — moderately.
  • obscurely — (of meaning) not clear or plain; ambiguous, vague, or uncertain: an obscure sentence in the contract.
  • poorly — in a poor manner or way: The team played poorly.
  • simply — in a simple manner; clearly and easily.
  • abjectly — utterly hopeless, miserable, humiliating, or wretched: abject poverty.

adverb apologetically

  • regretful — full of regret; sorrowful because of what is lost, gone, or done.
  • remorseful — full of remorse.
  • contritely — caused by or showing sincere remorse.
  • repentantly — repenting; penitent; experiencing repentance.
  • ruefully — causing sorrow or pity; pitiable; deplorable: a rueful plight.

Antonyms for apologetically

adv apologetically

  • proudly — feeling pleasure or satisfaction over something regarded as highly honorable or creditable to oneself (often followed by of, an infinitive, or a clause).
  • boastfully — given to or characterized by boasting.
  • haughtily — disdainfully proud; snobbish; scornfully arrogant; supercilious: haughty aristocrats; a haughty salesclerk.

adverb apologetically

  • unrepentantly — repenting; penitent; experiencing repentance.

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