[guilty] adj guilt.i.er ; -est (bef. 12c) 1: justly chargeable with or responsible for a usu. grave breach of conduct or a crime
2. obs: justly liable to or deserving of a penalty 3 a: suggesting or involving guilt "~ looks" b: aware of or suffering from guilt "~ consciences" syn see blameworthy -- guilt.i.ly adv -- guilt.i.ness n