excusatory | ||
1. | [ adjective ] offering or expressing apology | |
Synonyms: | apologetic | |
Examples: | "an apologetic note" "an apologetic manner" |
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Related terms: | unapologetic defensive self-deprecating contrite | |
2. | [ adjective ] attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing | |
Synonyms: | defensive justificatory justificative | |
Related terms: | apologetic | |
Similar spelling: |
executor exhaustion exhaust exquisitely exquisite exhausted exhaustively exhaustive exhausting |