GUILTY


Meaning of GUILTY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈgil-tē ]

adjective

( 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 -tə-lē adverb

• guilt·i·ness -tē-nəs noun

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.