guilty

/ˈɡɪl.ti/adj
Elementary
1

Responsible for a dishonest act.

2

Judged to have committed a crime.

3

Having a sense of guilt.

4

Blameworthy.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing