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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