Definition

In a way that allows for forgiveness or is excusable.

Example

He acted remissibly, forgetting to submit his report on time, but his manager forgave him.

Conversation

I forgot to call you back yesterday, and I feel really bad about it.

It's okay, we all get busy sometimes.

I hope you can forgive me, I was just being a bit remissibly distracted.

No worries at all! We all make mistakes.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Remissibly → It is formed from "remiss" (from Latin "remissus", meaning relaxed or negligent) and "-ly" (a suffix meaning in a manner). The word "remissibly" means in a manner that is negligent or relaxed.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'relaxed' or 'negligent' ('remiss') and how the '-ly' suffix indicates the manner of that action.

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