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admonitoryexpressing or serving as a warning

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: expressing or serving as a warning

Pronunciation (IPA): /ədˈmɑːnɪtɔːri/

Korean meaning: 경고하는, 훈계하는

Korean pronunciation: 어드**모**니토리

Example Sentences

  • My mom's admonitory eyebrow raise is scarier than any horror movie.
  • The judge delivered an admonitory speech to the young offender.
  • His admonitory text message simply read: 'Did you forget something?'

admonitory

ADJECTIVE

//ədˈmɑːnɪtɔːri//

expressing or serving as a warning

admonitory concept
💡 Concept

a school principal stands with arms crossed and a serious expression, pointing directly at a student who looks down sheepishly. The principal's finger gestures firmly while her face shows disapproval and concern. The student clutches a crumpled paper and appears to understand the gravity of the situation. Other students in the background slow their walking to glance at the serious conversation. A teacher nearby nods approvingly at the principal's intervention. the principal expressing a stern warning to correct the student's behavior

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ədˈmɑːnɪtɔːri/
🇬🇧 UK/ədˈmɒnɪtəri/

🌳Etymology

Prefixad--
Rootmon
Suffix--ory

Origin

From Latin 'admonere' meaning 'to warn' or 'to advise.' The word carries the image of a wise Roman senator offering cautionary advice to younger citizens.

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My mom's admonitory eyebrow raise is scarier than any horror movie.

The judge delivered an admonitory speech to the young offender.

😄 Fun example

His admonitory text message simply read: 'Did you forget something?'

The principal's admonitory announcement about dress code made everyone check their uniforms.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

warningcautionaryreproachfulreprimandingchiding

Antonyms

encouragingapprovingpraising

Related

admonishmonitordemonstrateremonstrate