apologetically C2 Topic:Describing Qualities US /əˌpɑːləˈdʒɛtɪˌkliː/ See IPA manual Freq #173595 Meanings 1 adv in an apologetic manner The adult spoke apologetically about their childhood. 2 adv 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. Thesaurus Synonyms 2 adv · in an apologetic manner; by... apologizingly Etymology From apologetic + -ally. Topics Describing Qualities External links Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary Google Images # apologetically **Type:** Word **Level:** C2 **Part of speech:** adv **IPA (US):** /əˌpɑːləˈdʒɛtɪˌkliː/ **Frequency rank:** 173595 ## Meanings 1. in an apologetic manner 2. In an apologetic manner; by way of defense, apology or excuse. ## Examples - The adult spoke apologetically about their childhood. - “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. ## Etymology From apologetic + -ally. ## Topics - Describing Qualities markdown