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guiltily

/ˈɡɪl.tə.li/
guilt · i · ly
Adjective:guilty
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• adverb

1

In a manner that shows or stems from a feeling of remorse, shame, or responsibility for a wrongdoing or perceived fault.

Example

"The student looked down guiltily when the teacher asked who had forgotten to submit the assignment."

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• Nearby Words

guillemot
guillotine
guilt
guiltily
guiltiness
guiltless
guiltlessly

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'guilty' (from Old English 'gyltig', meaning 'having committed an offense') plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Guiltily. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/guiltily
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