Definition of APOLOGETIC

apologetic

Plural: apologetics

Adjective

  • offering or expressing apology
    • "an apologetic note"
    • "an apologetic manner"

Adj

  • Having the character of apology; regretfully excusing.
  • Defending by words or arguments; said or written in defense.

Noun

  • A formal apology.
  • A defensive method of argument.

Examples

  • His tone was apologetic as he explained what had happened.

Origin / Etymology

From French apologétique, from Latin apologēticus, from Ancient Greek ἀπολογητικός (apologētikós, “of or suitable for defense”), from ἀπολογέομαι (apologéomai, “to speak in defense of”); see more at English apology.

Antonyms

unapologetic

Scrabble Score: 15

apologetic: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
apologetic: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
apologetic: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 19

apologetic: valid Words With Friends Word