| apologetical | Defending by words or arguments; said or written in defense, or by way of apology; regretfully excusing; as, an apologetic essay. "To speak in a subdued and apologetic tone." Origin: Gr, fr. To speak in defense of; from + speech, to say, to speak. See Logic. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| apologetically | By way of apology. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |