Apologetic
English Meaning
Defending by words or arguments; said or written in defense, or by way of apology; regretfully excusing; as, an apologetic essay.
- Offering or expressing an apology or excuse: an apologetic note; an apologetic smile.
- Self-deprecating; humble: an apologetic manner.
- Serving as or containing a formal justification or defense: an apologetic treatise on church doctrine.
- A formal defense or apology.