admonitively Definition
- 1in a way that advises, cautions, or warns
- 2in a way that expresses disapproval or criticism
Using admonitively: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "admonitively" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
She spoke to him admonitively, warning him of the dangers of his actions.
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The teacher looked at the student admonitively, indicating that he was not pleased with the student's behavior.
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He shook his head admonitively, indicating that he did not approve of what had just been said.
admonitively Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for admonitively
- disapprovingly
- critically
- cautionarily
- warningly
Origins of admonitively
from Latin 'admonere', meaning 'to warn'
Summary: admonitively in Brief
'Admonitively' [ad-mon-i-tiv-lee] is an adverb that describes advising, cautioning, or warning someone, often in a disapproving or critical way. It is used to indicate that someone is being warned or advised about something they are doing or saying that is not appropriate. Examples include 'She spoke to him admonitively, warning him of the dangers of his actions' and 'The teacher looked at the student admonitively, indicating that he was not pleased with the student's behavior.'
