admonitory

adjective

ad·mon·i·to·ry | \ əd-ˈmä-nə-ˌtȯr-ē

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Definition of admonitory

: expressing admonition : warning

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admonitory articles abound around Halloween, warning parents of the hazards of trick-or-treating

Recent Examples on the Web The majority of the pieces were delivered as lectures at churches, seminaries and universities; thus, most have the distinctly instructive and at times admonitory tone of that kind of educational talk to an audience. — Kathleen Rooney, chicagotribune.com, "'What Are We Doing Here?' Marilynne Robinson considers our political moment through the lens of faith," 16 Feb. 2018 Those seeking a more sobering perspective on the toxic highs of celebrity may want to make the pilgrimage to the Boston area, the cradle of admonitory American puritanism. — Ben Brantley, New York Times, "The Pain of Fame, With Sondheim, Warhol and Capote as Guides," 6 Oct. 2017 Their messages were by turns romantic, topical, admonitory and devout, while the music was hypnotically danceable. — Jon Pareles, New York Times, "William Onyeabor, Reclusive African Electro-Funk Pioneer, Dies at 70," 19 Jan. 2017

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“Admonitory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/admonitory. Accessed 24 Feb. 2021.

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