Main Entry:

guilty

Pronunciation:

\ˈgil-tē\

Function:

adjective

Inflected Form(s):

guilt·i·er; guilt·i·est

Date:

before 12th century

1: justly chargeable with or responsible for a usually grave breach of conduct or a crime2obsolete : justly liable to or deserving of a penalty3 a: suggesting or involving guilt b: aware of or suffering from guilt <guilty consciences>

synonyms see blameworthy

— guilt·i·ly \-tə-lē\ adverb

— guilt·i·ness \-tē-nəs\ noun