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apologetically

UK
/əˌpɒl.əˈdʒɛt.ɪ.kli/
US
/əˌpɑː.ləˈdʒɛt.ɪ.kli/

Translations

apologeticallyadverb
UK
/əˌpɒl.əˈdʒɛt.ɪ.kli/
US
/əˌpɑː.ləˈdʒɛt.ɪ.kli/
avec contrition
She smiled apologetically after accidentally bumping into him.
Elle lui sourit avec contrition après l'avoir heurté accidentellement.
Additional translations
en s'excusantS'emploie aussi dans un sens plus neutre ou justificatif.
Synonyms
regretfully
repentantly
sorry
remorsefully
contritely

Definitions

apologeticallyadverb
In a manner that shows regret or remorse for having done something wrong.
She smiled apologetically after accidentally bumping into him.
In a self-deprecating or defensive way, often expressing justification or making excuses.
He apologetically added that limited funds made further testing impossible.
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