apologetic

Definition of Apologetic in English :

1. apologetic, excusatory

offering or expressing apology

Example Sentences:
'an apologetic note'
'an apologetic manner'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Apologetic

adjective

1.

expressing or anxious to make apology; contrite

2.

protecting or defending in speech or writing

adjective

1.

defending in writing or speech; vindicating

2.

showing realization of and regret for a fault, wrong, etc.; making an apology

: Also aˌpoloˈgetical

noun

3.

a formal defense, often written, of a belief, cause, etc.

adj.

1. Offering or expressing an apology or excuse: an apologetic note; an apologetic smile.

2. Self-deprecating; humble: an apologetic manner.

3. Serving as or containing a formal justification or defense: an apologetic treatise on church doctrine.

n.

A formal defense or apology.