Apology

/əˈpɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ · noun

Meaning

An expression of remorse or regret for having said or done something that harmed another: an instance of apologizing (saying that one is sorry)..

Definitions by Sense

1. An expression of remorse or regret for having said or done something that harmed another: an instance of apologizing (saying that one is sorry).
2. A formal justification, defence.
3. Anything provided as a substitute; a makeshift.

Example Sentences

What he said really hurt my feelings, but his apology sounded so sincere that I couldn't help but forgive him.

The CEO made a public apology for the scandal, and promised full cooperation with the authorities.

the Apology of Socrates

a poor apology for a hotel room

[He] goes to work devising apologies for window curtains.

The response to firing is remarkable, and though the 280 lb. pressure seems more in the nature of a reserve for emergencies than a continuous working figure, even with the present-day apology for coal it seldom fell below 250 lb., and could always be brought up to blowing-off point with little difficulty. To this liveliness of steaming the thermic syphons are doubtless the chief contributory.

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Word Forms

• apologies
• apologie

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