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Meaning of admonitory in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ədˈmɑnəˌtɔri/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    admonitory

    Definitions

    1. serving to warn

    Examples

    • « shook a monitory finger at him »
    • « an exemplary jail sentence »

    Synonyms

    • dissuasive
  2. 2. expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective

    Synonyms

    • unfavorable
    • unfavourable

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