Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: apologetically
IPA transcription: [əp,ɑlədʒ'ɛtɪkl,i]
r meaning of the word
  • 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.