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admonitory Synonyms

Another word for admonitory

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• adjective (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
cautionary
monitory
warning
Strong
reproving
chiding
reproachful
rebuking
Weak
hortatory

Opposites of admonitory

The opposite of admonitory shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

commendatory
complimentary
laudatory
approving
encouraging
permissive
See all opposites of admonitory

• Nearby Words

admonisher
admonishingly
admonishment
admonitory
admonitrix
admrx
adnex

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Admonitory. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/admonitory
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