adj.
Pronunciation: ' gil-t ē
Function: adjective
Inflected Form: guilt · i · er ; -est
Date: before 12th century
1 : justly chargeable with or responsible for a usually grave breach of conduct or a crime
2 obsolete : justly liable to or deserving of a penalty
3 a : suggesting or involving guilt < guilty looks> b : aware of or suffering from guilt < guilty consciences>
synonyms see BLAMEWORTHY
– guilt · i · ly \ -t ə -l ē \ adverb
– guilt · i · ness \ -t ē -n ə s \ noun