admonitory
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- adjective
- /ædˈmɒnɪtəri/
- Moulsworth's poem shares with the Wife of Bath's Prologue a cast of scholarly and admonitory clerks who teach her Latin and caution her about marriage.
- an admonitory finger
Examples
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Although it could be read as an admonitory tale about the recklessness of youth, the myth goes back to the conjunction of love and death.
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The teacher gave an admonitory lecture to the students about the importance of studying for their exams.
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There is the stern comment piece, in which public affairs are examined from an admonitory, feminist point of view.
Blog text (28) -
Here, they combine deictic and admonitory roles.
Academic text (2006) -
As an admonitory paper for the king, it is somewhat strange to the modern eye that it contains very little in the way of political wisdom or state policy.
Academic text (2016) -
Besides admonitory historical examples, there are realistic reasons that Toegye considers, though we cannot say that he ever gives himself over to the manipulative politics of power.
Academic text (2016) -
Somewhat disturbingly, the judge held that Sony's Privacy Policy included "clear admonitory language that Sony's security was not 'perfect,'" therefore "no reasonable consumer could have been deceived."
Blog text (30) -
Usually, a fable or parable is taken more lightly than admonitory prose, which often unfolds with expository logic rather than a narrative sequence.
Academic text (2016) -
It is also a pole of the vertical axis in the center of the painting, whose other pole, linked by the admonitory ape and owl couple, is the equally powerful Christological symbol of the mill.
Academic text (2006) -
She received an admonitory note from her manager reminding her to follow the company's dress code.
Synonyms
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Giving a sign or message that tells people about danger
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Giving a clear warning to avoid harm
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Showing disapproval in voice or look
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Showing mild criticism to help someone behave better
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Showing that someone is not happy and trying to correct them
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A punishment meant to warn others not to do the same
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Giving a warning to tell someone to be careful
Someone gives a warning or advice to help others avoid mistakes
Antonyms
How Reproachful
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word admonitory comes from the Latin parts ad- 'to' and monere 'to warn', the same root you see in admonish and monitor. So an admonitory look or tone is one that warns someone or tells them to be careful.