guilty
adjective
having committed an offense, crime, violation, or wrong, especially against moral or penal law; justly subject to a certain accusation or penalty; culpable.
guiltily
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a word derived from
guilty.
Example Sentences
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She guiltily fessed up, and the marriage continued—Tom’s rationale was that it was for the sake of Miriam and her older brother, Michael.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 26, 2025
So, instead, I’m that person who guiltily contributes a box of Trader Joe’s best and hopes to sneak by unnoticed.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 5, 2022
The customer can choose one of them, or hunt guiltily for the “no tip” tab.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 3, 2022
If they come, should we be there for them or turn our lights out and hide guiltily inside?
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 25, 2021
Aunt Rose paused as she mulled over her next words, and Ophie’s heart seized painfully, guiltily.
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
