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Pronunciation varies by accent · adverb
In an apologetic manner; by way of defense, apology or excuse..
“Do I fidget you ?” he asked apologetically, whilst his long bony fingers buried themselves, string, knots, and all, into the capacious pockets of his magnificent tweed ulster.
Use apologetically when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Apologetically means In an apologetic manner; by way of defense, apology or excuse..
Common synonyms include apologizingly.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
“Do I fidget you ?” he asked apologetically, whilst his long bony fingers buried themselves, string, knots, and all, into the capacious pockets of his magnificent tweed ulster.
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