guiltily

[ˈɡɪltɪli]

guiltily Definition

in a way that shows you feel guilty or ashamed because you have done something wrong.

Using guiltily: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "guiltily" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She smiled guiltily when I asked her if she had eaten the last cookie.

  • Example

    He looked at me guiltily, knowing he had broken the vase.

  • Example

    She spoke guiltily about her mistake in front of the class.

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Summary: guiltily in Brief

The adverb 'guiltily' [ˈɡɪltɪli] describes an action or behavior that shows a feeling of guilt or shame due to doing something wrong. It is often used to describe someone's facial expression or body language, such as 'She smiled guiltily when I asked her if she had eaten the last cookie.'