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      Guilty

      /ˈɡɪlti/

      Meaning & Definition

      adjective
      Having committed an offense or crime.
      The jury found the defendant guilty of theft.
      Feeling responsible or remorseful for a perceived offense, crime, or wrong.
      She felt guilty for not attending her friend’s wedding.
      Justly charged with a crime or offense.
      He stood guilty before the court, having confessed to his actions.

      Etymology

      Middle English: from Old French 'guilty', from Latin 'culpabilis' meaning 'worthy of blame'.

      Common Phrases and Expressions

      guilty pleasure:
      A pleasure that is unusual or not generally approved of.
      guilty as charged:
      Fully accepting responsibility for a wrong or mistake.

      Related Words

      culpability
      The degree to which someone is guilty of a fault or offense.
      culprit
      A person responsible for a crime or wrongdoing.

      Slang Meanings

      Guilty vibes
      I had guilty vibes for not helping him with his project.
      Guilty conscience
      Her guilty conscience kept her up at night after the argument.