guiltily
|guilt/i/ly|
B2
/ˈɡɪltɪli/
(guilty)
responsible for wrongdoing
Etymology
Etymology Information
'guilty' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'gyltig', where 'gylt' meant 'crime or offense'.
Historical Evolution
'gyltig' changed from Old English to the modern English word 'guilty'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having committed a crime or offense', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'feeling responsible for a wrongdoing'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that shows or suggests guilt.
She looked guiltily at the broken vase.
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Last updated: 2025/02/06 14:59