What does admonitory mean?
Definitions for admonitory
ædˈmɒn ɪˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr iad·mon·i·to·ry
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Princeton's WordNet
admonitory, cautionary, exemplary, monitory, warning(a)adjective
serving to warn
"shook a monitory finger at him"; "an exemplary jail sentence"
admonitory, admonishing, reproachful, reprovingadjective
expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective
Wiktionary
admonitoryadjective
Of or pertaining to an admonition
The schoolboy left an admonitory message on the bathroom wall.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Admonitoryadjective
That which admonishes.
Etymology: admonitorius, Lat.
The sentence of reason is either mandatory, shewing what must be done; or else permissive, declaring only what may be done; or, thirdly, admonitory, opening what is the most convenient for us to do. Richard Hooker, Ecclesiastical Polity, b. i.
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admonitory
Admonitory refers to something that is given or conveying a warning, reproof, or advice to correct faults or negative behavior. It's something that serves to admonish or caution; a reprimanding or cautionary advice.
admonitory
Admonitory refers to the act of giving a warning or reprimand, often in a way that expresses disapproval or criticism. It involves cautioning someone about their actions or behavior to prevent negative outcomes.
Webster Dictionary
Admonitoryadjective
that conveys admonition; warning or reproving; as, an admonitory glance
Etymology: [LL. admonitorius.]
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of admonitory in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of admonitory in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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