# apologetically

> English word · Adverb · frequency rank #76,533

## Definitions
1. In an apologetic manner; by way of defense, apology or excuse.

## Etymology
From apologetic + -ally.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/apologetically