Vocabulary In Use

Vocabulary In Use

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22/02/2026

Let them lose you if they don't see your worth.

03/01/2026

Accentuated playfulness
مزید نمایاں ہو جانے والی شوخی / بڑھی ہوئی شرارت

It refers to a state or style where fun, humor, and a spirited nature are intentionally highlighted or made highly prominent.

10/12/2025

Abysmally apologetic

is an intense phrase describing someone who is extremely, terribly sorry, expressing deep regret in a way that shows their performance or demeanor is shockingly bad, like a terrible apology for something awful, often used to highlight a huge failure to meet expectations or a profound sense of shame. It combines "abysmal" (extremely bad, dreadful) and "apologetic" (showing regret) for emphasis.

How to Use It
For an extremely bad performance: "The company's response to the crisis was abysmal, full of abysmally apologetic statements that offered no real solution."
To show deep shame/remorse: "He sounded abysmally apologetic for his outburst, his voice trembling with regret."
In contrast to actual failure: "Her apology was abysmally apologetic, but the damage she caused was beyond simple words."

Key Meanings
Abysmal: Dreadful, appalling, of a very low standard (e.g., abysmally low scores, abysmal conditions).
Apologetic: Showing regret, remorse, or a desire to make amends (e.g., apologetic tone, apologetic gestures).

Example Sentences
1. The politician's speech was abysmally apologetic, failing to convince anyone he truly understood the gravity of his mistakes.
2. She wasn't just sorry; she was abysmally apologetic, clearly ashamed of her own actions.

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