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Webster 1913 Edition
Apologetical
{
A-polˊo-get′ic
,A-polˊo-get′ic-al
, }Adj.
[Gr. [GREEK], fr. [GREEK] to speak in defense of; [GREEK] from + [GREEK] speech, [GREEK] to say, to speak. See
Logic
.] Defending by words or arguments; said or written in defense, or by way of apology; regretfully excusing;
“To speak in a subdued and apologetic tone.” as, an
. apologetic
essayMacaulay.
Definition 2024
apologetical
apologetical
English
Adjective
apologetical (comparative more apologetical, superlative most apologetical)
- apologetic
- 1886, Arthur Griffiths, The Thin Red Line; and Blue Blood:
- The party was by way of being musical--that is to say, a famous pianist had been engaged to let off a lot of rockets from his finger-tips, and a buffo singer from the opera roared out his "Figaro la, Figaro qua," with all the strength of his brazen lungs; while one or two gifted amateurs sang glees in washed-out, apologetical accents, which were nearly lost in the din of the room.
- 1881, Isaac D'Israeli, Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 1 (of 3):
- It is on the misconception of the mild apologetical reply of Jesus, indeed, that religious fanatics have really considered, that, to be careless of their dress, and not to free themselves from filth and slovenliness, is an act of piety; just as the late political fanatics, who thought that republicanism consisted in the most offensive filthiness.
Translations
apologetic — see apologetic