Definition of "apologetically" []

• In an apologetic manner; by way of defense, apology or excuse. (adverb)

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• "“Nothing was delivered this morning, sir,” Brown started to explain apologetically; but I interrupted him."
• ""Nothing was delivered this morning, sir," Brown started to explain apologetically; but I interrupted him."
• "Soon after they arrived, the rabbi of the local Orthodox congregation called apologetically to inform him that he and his partner were not welcome to attend the synagogue based on a ruling from another rabbi."