Pronunciation: /ədˈmɑːnɪʃɪŋli/
adverb modifying a verb, adjective, or another adverb to indicate admonishment or reprimand
A1 She looked at him admonishingly when he forgot to take out the trash.
A2 The teacher spoke admonishingly to the students about the importance of studying for their exams.
B1 The manager addressed the team admonishingly for not meeting their sales targets.
B2 The coach spoke admonishingly to the player who had committed a foul during the game.
C1 The judge looked admonishingly at the defendant as he delivered the verdict.
C2 The professor spoke admonishingly to the class about the consequences of plagiarism.
formal The teacher looked at the students admonishingly as they continued to talk during the lesson.
informal She raised her eyebrow admonishingly when her friend suggested skipping class.
slang The security guard eyed the troublemakers admonishingly before kicking them out of the club.
figurative The storm clouds gathered overhead, looming admonishingly as if warning of impending danger.
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