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apologetic

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1. a. Alt. of Apologetical Source: opted
2. adj. offering or expressing apology Source: wordnet
3. Defending by words or arguments; said or written in defense, or by way of apology; regretfully excusing; as, an apologetic essay. "To speak in a subdued and apologetic tone." Macaulay. Source: webster
4. j:100 a. offering or expressing apology Source: ecdict

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