apologetic meaning
UK US /əˌpɑləˈdʒɛtɪk/ 5 syllables
apologetic (adjective): offering or expressing apology.
Definition of apologetic
- offering or expressing apology
- an apologetic note
- an apologetic manner
Synonyms: excusatory
Opposite: unapologetic
Similar: defensive, self-deprecating
Related forms: apology
How to pronounce apologetic
apologetic is pronounced /əˌpɑləˈdʒɛtɪk/ in American English. It has 5 syllables, with the stress on the fourth syllable.
Words that rhyme with apologetic
Scrabble score: 15 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with AP · words ending in IC · 10-letter words
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