apologetic
Having the character of apologyHaving the character of apology; regretfully excusing.
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2 sensesHaving the character of apology; regretfully excusing.
His tone was apologetic as he explained what had happened.
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(dated)Defending by words or arguments; said or written in defense.
- offering or expressing apology
Examples
16 sentencesTom gave Mary an apologetic smile.
With an apologetic smile, Tom left the room.
Tom was not apologetic.
Tom was very apologetic.
Tom looks apologetic.
Translations
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Origin
From French apologétique, from Latin apologēticus, from Ancient Greek ἀπολογητικός (apologFrom French apologétique, from Latin apologēticus, from Ancient Greek ἀπολογητικός (apologētikós, “of or suitable for defense”), from ἀπολογέομαι (apologéomai, “to speak in defense of”); see more at English apology.
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Forms
more apologetic, most apologetic| Comparative | more apologetic Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most apologetic Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
4 synonyms- offering or expressing apology:excusatory
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
14 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form
See also
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