apologetically

Meanings

1. 1
   adv

   in an apologetic manner

   The adult spoke apologetically about their childhood.

2. 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.

From apologetic + -ally.

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