apologetically Meaning & Definition
What Does Apologetically Mean?
Apologetically is an adjective that means feeling or showing regret. It is also used to mean offered in defense or vindication.
Word Facts for Apologetically
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ə-ˌpä-lə-ˈje-tik/ |
| Syllables | 5 |
| Synonyms | compunctious, contrite and penitent |
| Antonyms | impenitent, remorseless and unapologetic |
| Comparative / superlative | more apologetically, most apologetically |
| First known use | 1625 |
Apologetically Definition (Adjective)
- feeling or showing regret : regretfully acknowledging fault or failure : expressing an apology
They were apologetic about the error. / We received an apologetic letter. / an apologetic smile/tone
- offered in defense or vindication
the apologetic writings of the early Christians
Synonyms of Apologetically
Apologetically synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Apologetically
Apologetically in a Sentence
They were apologetic about the error.
We received an apologetic letter.
an apologetic smile/tone
the apologetic writings of the early Christians
was profusely apologetic after accidentally breaking a treasured plate
They were apologetic about the error. / We received an apologetic letter. / an apologetic smile/tone
Word Forms & Grammar
apol·o·get·i·cal·ly adverb
apologetic
apologetically
apologetically (comparative more apologetically, superlative most apologetically)
Words That Rhyme With Apologetically
Origin of Apologetically
Origin 1: borrowed from Late Latin apologēticus "defensive, justifying," borrowed from Greek apologētikós "suitable for defence, offered in defense," from apologē-, variant stem of apologéomai, apologeîsthai "to speak in defense, defend oneself, be an advocate for" (Late Greek, "be an advocate for the Christian faith") (from apo- apo- + -logeomai, -logeisthai, verbal derivative of lógos "word, speech, argument") + -t-, verbal adjective formative + -ikos -ic:1 legend
Origin 2: From apologetic + -ally.
First Known Use
1625
Pronouncing Apologetically
Apologetically is pronounced /ə-ˌpä-lə-ˈje-tik/ and has 5 syllables, with the main stress on the fourth syllable (je).
Questions People Ask About Apologetically
What part of speech is apologetically?
Apologetically is an adjective.
What is another word for apologetically?
Close synonyms of apologetically are compunctious, contrite and penitent. See the full list of apologetically synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of apologetically?
Antonyms of apologetically include impenitent, remorseless, unapologetic and unrepentant.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of apologetically?
The comparative form is more apologetically and the superlative form is most apologetically.