What is the comparative form of “guilty”?
The comparative form of “guilty” is “guiltier”.Example
He felt guiltier than his friend for breaking the vase.
Example
She was guiltier of the two siblings for eating all the cookies.
What is the superlative form of “guilty”?
The superlative form of “guilty” is “guiltiest”.Example
Out of all the suspects, he was the guiltiest of the crime.
Example
She is known as the guiltiest person in the family.
Why is this expression not used with most, more?
'Most' and 'more' are generally used with guilty, guiltier, and guiltiest to form comparatives and superlatives. The forms 'more guilty' and 'most guilty' are commonly used and preferred.
Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?
Guilty follows the regular pattern for forming comparatives and superlatives. So, to summarize: Comparative: Guilty → Guiltier Superlative: Guilty → Guiltiest
Expressions with similar meanings to “guiltier”
Example
The CEO was more culpable for the company's financial crisis.
Example
He was more at fault for the argument because he started it.
Describing someone who feels a greater sense of regret or guilt
Example
She was more remorseful than her partner for their mistake.
Expressions with similar meanings to “guiltiest”
Example
The judge declared him as the most culpable party in the case.
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She was considered the most at fault for the failure of the project.
Describing someone who feels the greatest sense of regret or guilt
Example
He was the most remorseful out of all the defendants in the courtroom.
Using than with comparative “guiltier”
When using the comparative form guiltier to compare two things, you would use than to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "He felt guiltier than his friend." Here, than is used to show that the level of guilt felt by 'he' is greater than the level of guilt felt by his friend.
How can I use this expression in context?
“guiltier” and “guiltiest” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.- 1Crimes
He was found guiltier of the crime than his accomplice.
He was found guiltier of the crime than his accomplice.
- 2Mistakes
She was guiltier of the two for forgetting to lock the door.
She was guiltier of the two for forgetting to lock the door.
- 3Responsibility
The manager was guiltier for the project's failure than the team members.
The manager was guiltier for the project's failure than the team members.
- 4Accusations
Out of all the suspects, he was declared the guiltiest.
Out of all the suspects, he was declared the guiltiest.
- 5Regret
She felt guiltiest about not attending her best friend's wedding.
She felt guiltiest about not attending her best friend's wedding.
Related idioms and phrases
Have a guilty conscience
To feel guilty or remorseful about something
Example
He couldn't sleep because he had a guilty conscience about lying.
Guilty pleasure
Something that brings enjoyment but is considered socially or morally unacceptable
Example
Eating ice cream late at night is my guilty pleasure.
Bear the guilt
To accept or carry the burden of guilt
Example
He had to bear the guilt of his actions for the rest of his life.
