Admonitory
Adjective
Definition: Containing or conveying a warning or admonition.
Synonyms: Warning, Cautionary, Admonishing
Antonyms: Encouraging, Reassuring, Encouraging
- The teacher gave an admonitory speech about the dangers of cheating.
- His admonitory tone made her realize the severity of the situation.
- Think of the word "admonish" which means to warn or scold someone. The suffix "-ory" in "admonitory" suggests that it is related to admonishing or warning.
Etymology:
The word "admonitory" is derived from the Middle French word "admonitoire" and the Late Latin word "admonitorius," both meaning "warning or admonishing."
Historical Usage:The usage of "admonitory" dates back to the late 16th century and has since been used to describe something that contains a warning or cautionary message.
Related Idioms:
"Admonitory finger"
Explanation:Refers to the gesture of pointing one's finger in a threatening or warning manner, often used when reprimanding someone.
Misconceptions:
Confusing "admonitory" with similar-sounding words like "admonishing" or "adornment."
Explanation:While "admonitory" and "admonishing" have similar meanings, "adornment" has a completely different meaning related to decorating or embellishing something. It's important to distinguish between similar words to understand their precise meanings.