1.b> , , ; ; to be (very) apologetic ; to be apologetic for / about / smth. , to write an apologetic letter ; to make an apologetic speech ; to be sincerely [reluctantly, humbly] apologetic [ / , / ] / ; to be deeply / profoundly / apologetic / , i> ; to be openly apologetic ;
2.b> , ; to speak in an apologetic tone ;
3.b> , , ; (.i> , .. i>).