Admonishingly: meaning, definitions and examples
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admonishingly
[ ædˈmɒn.ɪ.ʃɪŋ.li ]
tone of voice
In an admonishingly manner, one communicates a warning or reprimand, often with a tone that indicates disapproval or concern. This form of expression typically aims to guide or correct behavior.
Synonyms
censoriously, rebukingly, reproachfully, scoldingly.
Examples of usage
- She spoke admonishingly to the child for running into the street.
- The teacher looked at the students admonishingly when they were talking during the lesson.
- He raised his eyebrow and addressed her admonishingly about her tardiness.
- The coach admonishingly told the players to stay focused.
Translations
Translations of the word "admonishingly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 admoestando
🇮🇳 अवधारणा से
🇩🇪 tadelnd
🇮🇩 dengan teguran
🇺🇦 попереджувально
🇵🇱 upominająco
🇯🇵 注意深く
🇫🇷 avec admonestation
🇪🇸 amonestador
🇹🇷 uyarıcı bir şekilde
🇰🇷 경고하며
🇸🇦 بشكل تحذيري
🇨🇿 napomínající
🇸🇰 napomínajúco
🇨🇳 告诫地
🇸🇮 opominjajoče
🇮🇸 áminnandi
🇰🇿 ескерту
🇬🇪 გაფრთხილებით
🇦🇿 xəbərdarlıqla
🇲🇽 amonestador
Etymology
The word 'admonishingly' is derived from the verb 'admonish', which traces back to the Latin word 'admonere'. 'Admonere' means 'to warn' or 'to advise', composed of the prefix 'ad-' meaning 'to' and 'monere' meaning 'to warn or advise'. This word evolved through Old French before entering Middle English usage. The transition reflects the word's integration into English vernacular, implying both cautionary and instructive tones. 'Admonishing' has historically been linked to authority figures, such as parents or teachers, who correct behavior. The adverb form, 'admonishingly', accentuates the manner in which one warns or advises, often indicating an expectation of change or acknowledgment from the recipient.