admonishingly
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7.6
- adverb
- /ədˈmɒnɪʃɪŋli/
- The teacher looked at the students admonishingly when they started talking during the lesson.
Examples
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David (admonishingly)
Fiction book (1992) -
It happened again, on the flight back from Paris to Chicago, only this time Noah's head was shaking slowly, remorselessly, admonishingly.
Fiction book (1990) -
Dillon turns to Clemens: DILLON (admonishingly)
Fiction book (1992) -
She spoke admonishingly, reminding him not to forget his responsibilities.
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The mother admonishingly warned her child about the dangers of playing near the street.
Synonyms
13
3.9
In a strict, serious way that shows disapproval
2
3.9
In a way that shows you do not agree with or like something
1
3.9
In a way that tells someone to be careful
1
7.6
In a gentle, slightly scolding way
1
6.4
To say things in an angry way to show you are unhappy with someone
In a way that shows strong disapproval
Antonyms
How Reproachful
Surface Forms
Morphology
admonishingly = admonishing (transparent) = admonish + ing + ly
The adverb is formed by adding the regular adverbial suffix '-ly' to the participial/adjectival form 'admonishing', so the meaning 'in an admonishing manner' is directly derived.
Etymology
Admonishingly comes from the Latin parts ad- ('to') and monere ('warn' or 'advise'). You can see the same mon in monitor, which reminds or warns, so to act admonishingly is to warn someone or show disapproval.