Simple meaning
What does Apologetic mean?
showing regret and saying sorry.
Dictionary definition
Showing regret and saying sorry for a mistake.
Example sentences
Apologetic in a sentence
easy
The character showed apologetic in the story.
medium
In class, we talked about apologetic during a group discussion.
hard
Writers use words like apologetic to explain feelings and behavior more clearly.
Synonyms
Words like Apologetic
sorryClose meaning in common use.
regretfulSimilar meaning with slightly different tone.
Antonyms
Opposite words
defiantA helpful contrast word.
proudAnother useful opposite in context.
Word family
Apologetic word family
Base word
apologetic
adverb
apologetically
In a sorry way.
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Practice 1
What does apologetic mean?
APOLOGETIC means showing regret and saying sorry.
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