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The character showed apologetic in the story.
What does Apologetic mean?
Showing regret and saying sorry.
Dictionary definition
Showing regret and saying sorry for a mistake.
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Apologetic
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WordApologetic.
Partadjective.
MeaningApologetic means Showing regret and saying sorry.
ExampleExample: The character showed apologetic in the story.
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- Syllables
- uh · pol · uh · jet · ik
- Strongest beat
- jet
- Ending
- ik
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on jet.
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adverb
apologetically
In a sorry way.
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