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admonitory

/ædˈmɒn.ɪ.tər.i/
ad · mon · i · to · ry
Adverb:admonitorily
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• adjective

1

Giving or conveying a warning, reproof, or gentle rebuke; serving to caution or advise against a fault or danger.

Example

"The professor raised an admonitory finger to quiet the chattering students before beginning the lecture."

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• Rhymes for admonitory

• Nearby Words

admonisher
admonishingly
admonishment
admonitory
admonitrix
admrx
adnex

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from Late Latin admonitorius ('giving a warning'), from Latin admonere ('to remind or warn'), formed from ad- ('to') and monere ('to warn or advise').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Admonitory. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/admonitory
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