Admonitory

Adjective

Definition: Containing or conveying a warning or admonition.

Synonyms: Warning, Cautionary, Admonishing

Antonyms: Encouraging, Reassuring, Encouraging

Examples:
  • The teacher gave an admonitory speech about the dangers of cheating.
  • His admonitory tone made her realize the severity of the situation.
Mnemonics:
  • 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:

Origin:

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:

Idiom:

"Admonitory finger"

Explanation:

Refers to the gesture of pointing one's finger in a threatening or warning manner, often used when reprimanding someone.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

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.

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