Guiltily

//ˈɡɪltˌɪli// adv

adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In a guilty manner; as if guilty.

    "Guiltily, from time to time, she took swift inquiring looks at Mina, who was dressed more carefully, and had fresh plaited her hair."

Adverb
  1. 1
    in the manner of someone who has committed an offense wordnet

Synonyms

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guiltylikenocentlybang to rightsblameworthilycompunctiouslydead to rights

Example

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"Ziri looked at his sister guiltily."

Etymology

From guilty + -ly.

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