Pronunciation: /ˈɡɪlti/
noun a person who has been found guilty of a crime and is therefore responsible for it
A1 He felt guilty for eating the last cookie.
A2 The guilty party was caught red-handed.
B1 The jury found the defendant guilty of the crime.
B2 She couldn't shake off the guilty feeling after lying to her friend.
C1 Despite his guilty plea, he was sentenced to life in prison.
C2 The guilty verdict was a relief for the victim's family.
adjective feeling or showing guilt; responsible for a crime or offense
A1 He felt guilty for eating the last cookie.
A2 The defendant looked guilty as the evidence was presented in court.
B1 She couldn't shake off the guilty feeling of not studying for the exam.
B2 Despite being found guilty, he maintained his innocence throughout the trial.
C1 The guilty verdict was met with mixed reactions from the public.
C2 The guilty party finally confessed to the crime after months of denial.
formal The jury found the defendant guilty of all charges.
informal I can't believe he admitted he was guilty.
slang She's totally guilty of stealing my snacks.
figurative His guilty conscience kept him up at night.
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