Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
apologetically
adverb
/əˌpɒləˈdʒɛtɪkli/
Definition
in a manner that shows sorrow for having done something wrong or causing a problem
Examples
- She spoke apologetically, hoping to mend the rift she had caused.
- He raised his hand apologetically after interrupting the meeting.
- The child looked at her parents apologetically after breaking the vase.
Meaning
The adverb ‘apologetically’ describes the action of expressing regret or remorse for a mistake or misstep, often accompanied by an explanation or justification.
Synonyms
- regretfully
- sorry
- remorsefully
- repentantly
