Pronunciation: /ædˈmɑːnəˌtɔːri/
adjective giving or conveying a warning or reprimand
A1 The teacher gave an admonitory look to the student who was talking during the lesson.
A2 The sign on the door had an admonitory message reminding people to turn off the lights.
B1 The manager's admonitory tone indicated that he was not pleased with the team's performance.
B2 The boss's admonitory email warned employees about the consequences of not meeting deadlines.
C1 The judge's admonitory remarks to the defendant were a stern reminder of the seriousness of the charges.
C2 The CEO's admonitory speech to the board members emphasized the need for ethical business practices.
formal The teacher's admonitory tone warned the students to study harder for the upcoming exam.
informal His admonitory words made me realize I needed to start saving money.
slang She gave me an admonitory look that told me to back off.
figurative The dark clouds gathering in the sky served as an admonitory signal of the approaching storm.
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