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admonishingly

admonishingly

7.6
In a warning and disapproving way that shows someone their mistake
  • adverb
  • /ədˈmɒnɪʃɪŋli/
translation icon : amonestadoramente
  • The teacher looked at the students admonishingly when they started talking during the lesson.

Examples

  • 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.

  • The mother admonishingly warned her child about the dangers of playing near the street.

Synonyms

sternly
vsadmonishingly
16 3.9

In a strict, serious way that shows disapproval

can be firmer but adds advice or caution rather than mere strictness
disapprovingly
vsadmonishingly
3 3.9

In a way that shows you do not agree with or like something

adds a warning or advisory element beyond mere disapproval
warningly
vsadmonishingly
1 3.9

In a way that tells someone to be careful

also offers advice or expresses disapproval rather than only warning
chidingly
vsadmonishingly
1 7.6

In a gentle, slightly scolding way

gives warning or advice with clearer disapproval
scoldingly
vsadmonishingly
6.4

To say things in an angry way to show you are unhappy with someone

is less angry and includes advice or warning as well
condemningly
vsadmonishingly
7.4

In a way that shows strong disapproval

is more likely to warn or advise rather than strongly condemn

Antonyms

encouragingly
3 3.2

In a way that gives someone more confidence or hope

How Reproachful

harshly
49 3.5
admonishingly
7.6
gently
372 1.0

Surface Forms

admonishingly positive

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.