Definitions for apologies

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apologies a·pol·o·gy

Spelling: [uh-pol-uh-jee]

IPA: /əˈpɒl ə dʒi/

Apologies is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 455 anagrams from letters in apologies (aegiloops).

Definitions for apologies

noun

1. a written or spoken expression of one's regret, remorse, or sorrow for having insulted, failed, injured, or wronged another:
2. a defense, excuse, or justification in speech or writing, as for a cause or doctrine.
3. (initial capital letter, italics) a dialogue by Plato, centering on Socrates' defense before the tribunal that condemned him to death.
4. an inferior specimen or substitute; makeshift:

Origin of apologies

1400-50; earlier apologie, late Middle English apologe (Middle French) Late Latin apologia Greek; see apologia

Examples for apologies

And she accepted his apologies with a calmness that astonished him.

"Oh, make no apologies to me at such a time as this," said Mrs. Delacour.

apologies, tea partiers, but John Roberts really did stick us with government health care!

Koenig apologies for what she seems to treat as a sign of weakness.

I bowed very low, faltered some apologies, and backed to the door.

But my apologies: I actually have to run back to the Goop Pop-Up for a second.

But I have no apologies for the audible squeals I unknowingly squeak out whenever I see her on screen.

She had surely sufficient occupation, and yet she has no apologies at hand.

No burly drayman or big butts of beer, were wanted for apologies.

Cocker, by contrast, was always a rock singer, without frills or apologies.