apologetic
[uh-pol-uh-jet-ik]
adjective
Also a·pol·o·get·i·cal.
Origin of apologetic
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"That's what they got over the telephone," said Scottie apologetically.
Way of the LawlessMax Brand
"I thought I'd come back and tell you," said Bob Lewis, apologetically.
ThoroughbredsW. A. Fraser
"I kinda fergot it wasn't nothin' but a pitcher," he stammered, apologetically.
Chip, of the Flying UB. M. Bower
"I'll just lay all this gorgeousness aside," said he apologetically.
The Leopard WomanStewart Edward White
"It's too hot to do much of anything," he said apologetically.
Good IndianB. M. Bower
apologetic
adjective
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