apol·o·get·ic 
/əˌpɑ:ləˈʤɛtɪk/ adjective
/əˌpɑ:ləˈʤɛtɪk/ adjective [more apologetic; most apologetic] : feeling or showing regret : expressing an apology
▪ We received an apologetic letter and a full refund from the company. ▪ an apologetic smile ▪ They were apologetic about the mistake. ▪ She seemed almost apologetic about buying a new car.
▪ We received an apologetic letter and a full refund from the company. ▪ an apologetic smile ▪ They were apologetic about the mistake. ▪ She seemed almost apologetic about buying a new car.
— apol·o·get·i·cal·ly /əˌpɑ:ləˈʤɛtɪkli/ adverb
▪ He smiled apologetically. ▪ “I'm sorry I'm late,” she said apologetically.
/əˌpɑ:ləˈʤɛtɪkli/ adverb ▪ He smiled apologetically. ▪ “I'm sorry I'm late,” she said apologetically.
