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apologetically

 

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Adverbial apologetically has 1 sense
  1. apologetically - in an apologetic manner; "he spoke apologetically about his past"
    Derived from adjective
    apologetic1

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Apologetically

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense 1: In a manner that expresses regret or apology.

Example Sentence 1: She apologized apologetically for being late to the meeting.

Example Sentence 2: James smiled apologetically and admitted his mistake.

Sense 2: In a manner that defends or justifies an opinion, belief, or action.

Example Sentence 3: The lawyer spoke apologetically about his client's controversial behavior.

Example Sentence 4: Maria explained apologetically why she couldn't attend the event.

Sense 3: In a manner that has the characteristics of expressing apology.

Example Sentence 5: The little boy looked up apologetically as he broke his sister's toy.

Example Sentence 6: The cat knocked over the vase and then stared at it apologetically.

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