Synonyms:
apologetically
Meaning: in an apologetic manner; "he spoke apologetically about his past"
Usage examples
He bought a ticket apologetically and sneaked in to his seat.
"I want food," said I, almost apologetically, and drawing near.
Theodora stroked Sabre, apologetically, but could scarcely find courage to speak.
"Better than anything in the world," glowing with delighted surprise. "If it wouldn't be too much trouble," she added, quite apologetically.
Here the footman whose feelings had been hurt on the former occasion, appeared, and crossing to Rokesmith apologetically announced the objectionable Sloppy.