expostulatory
- adjective
- /ɛkˈspɑːstʃəˌlɛri/
- Formal
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expostulante
- The article took an expostulatory tone, criticizing the government's recent decision.
Examples
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His expostulatory remarks during the meeting made everyone reconsider the proposal.
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She sent an expostulatory email to the manager about the unfair policy.
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The teacher's expostulatory remarks highlighted the student's mistakes.
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He made an expostulatory speech at the town hall meeting.
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She delivered an expostulatory speech at the meeting to address the unfair treatment of workers.
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His expostulatory letter outlined the reasons he disagreed with the new policy changes.
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During the debate, the candidate's expostulatory remarks highlighted the community's concerns.
Synonyms
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7.2
Very loud and harsh in a way that feels unpleasant
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8.2
Speech or writing that is harsh and likely to offend people
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7.8
To speak loudly and strongly to show disagreement
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9.0
To make strong critical arguments in writing or speech that cause debate
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9.3
To speak or write loudly in an angry, complaining way
Showing strong disapproval, often by words or gestures
Showing strong public protest or disagreement
Showing disagreement with a decision or opinion of most people
Likely to disagree with most people and start arguments
How Disapproving
Surface Forms
Morphology
expostulatory = expostulate (transparent) = expostulate + atory
Formed by adding a standard adjectival suffix to the verb 'expostulate', so the adjective means 'relating to or expressing expostulation'.
Etymology
The word expostulatory comes from Latin parts ex- meaning 'out' and postulare meaning 'to ask' or 'to demand'. So an expostulatory remark is like 'speaking out' to protest or to demand change.