admonitorily

/ædˈmɑnɪtɔrəli/
adverb
  1. In a way that warns or gently scolds someone about their behavior.
    • The teacher looked admonitorily at the students who were whispering during the test.
    • The coach raised his eyebrow admonitorily when the player arrived late to practice.
    • She spoke admonitorily to her younger brother about leaving his toys on the stairs.
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