Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

apologize-profusely

verb

əˈpɒl.ə.dʒaɪz prəˈfjuː.sli

Definition

To express regret or remorse in an abundant or excessive manner.

Examples

After making the mistake, she apologized profusely to her friend for any hurt she might have caused.
He apologized profusely for being late to the meeting, explaining the traffic situation.
During the interview, he apologized profusely for his earlier comments that had seemed insensitive.

Meaning

Apologizing profusely means to say you are sorry repeatedly or in a very heartfelt way, often as a response to causing someone disappointment or harm.