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/
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
He looks guilty after sneaking a cookie from the jar before dinner.
The silty depths reveal what made him guilty
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Old English 'gyltig', the word combines 'gylt' (guilt, debt, sin) with the adjective-forming suffix '-ig'. The term has Germanic roots and originally meant 'having committed an offense' or 'owing a debt'.
Breakdown
gylt (guilt, sin, debt) + -ig (adjective suffix, meaning 'having the quality of'). The suffix '-ig' transforms the noun 'gylt' into an adjective denoting culpability or indebtedness.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
“She had a guilty secret that she couldn't tell anyone.”
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