admonishing
/ædˈmɑnɪʃɪŋ/
adjective
- Expressing mild disapproval or warning, especially in a caring or corrective way.
- The coach gave an admonishing look to the player who was late to practice.
- His admonishing words reminded me to double-check my work before submitting it.
- Her admonishing tone made the children stop running in the hallway.
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verb
- Present participle of admonish: to warn or gently criticize someone about their behavior.
- She kept admonishing her brother to be careful with the fragile vase.
- The sign is admonishing visitors not to feed the animals.
- The teacher is admonishing the student for talking during the exam.