guilty — responsible for a crime or wrongdoing; having done something wrong
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: responsible for a crime or wrongdoing; having done something wrong
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡɪlti/
Korean meaning: 죄책감을 느끼는, 유죄의, 잘못을 저지른
Korean pronunciation: **길**티
Example Sentences
- He looked as guilty as a cat caught with a fish in its mouth.
- I feel guilty about eating the last piece of pizza.
- The defendant was found guilty on all charges.
guilty
ADJECTIVE//ˈɡɪlti//
responsible for a crime or wrongdoing; having done something wrong
💡 Concept
He looks guilty after sneaking a cookie from the jar before dinner.
🎵 Rhyme
The silty depths reveal what made him guilty
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈɡɪlti/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈɡɪlti/
🌳Etymology
Rootguilt
Suffix--y
Origin
고대 영어 'gyltig'에서 유래되었으며, 'gylt(죄, 빚)'에 '-ig(형용사 접미사)'가 결합된 형태입니다. 게르만어족의 뿌리를 가지고 있습니다.
🎵Rhyme
siltytilty
silty
tilty
🔗Collocations
feel guilty
guilty conscience
plead guilty
guilty verdict
guilty as charged
guilty party
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“He looked as guilty as a cat caught with a fish in its mouth.”
😄 Fun example
“I feel guilty about eating the last piece of pizza.”
“The defendant was found guilty on all charges.”
“She had a guilty secret that she couldn't tell anyone.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
culpableblameworthyresponsibleashamedremorseful
Antonyms
innocentblamelessguiltless
Related
guiltguiltilyconvictionverdictconscience
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