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Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Offering or expressing apology

Example:

an apologetic manner

Synonyms:

apologetic; excusatory

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

defensive; justificative; justificatory (attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing)

self-deprecating (conscious of your own shortcomings)

Derivation:

excuse (defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning)

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