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ADMONITORY

(adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Admonitory.

Admonitory - as an adjective satellite

Serving to warn

Example: "Shook a monitory finger at him"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cautionary15exemplary23monitory13warning11

Expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
admonishing18reproachful21reproving15

Admonitory - as an adjective

Of or pertaining to an admonition; serving to reprove, warn or advise.

Example: "He wagged an admonitory finger at the culprit."

Example Sentences

"The teacher gave an admonitory speech to the misbehaving students."
"His father's admonitory tone warned him to be more careful."
"The boss's admonitory glare made the employee realize his mistake."
"She received an admonitory letter from her landlord about the noise complaints."
"The coach's admonitory words pushed the team to work harder."
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Word Game Points

Is ADMONITORY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, admonitory is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ADMONITORY has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is ADMONITORY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, admonitory is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ADMONITORY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is ADMONITORY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, admonitory is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ADMONITORY has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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