1. giving or serving as a firm warning or gentle reproof

1. present participle of admonish; warning or reproving someone firmly but kindly
Usage: present participle form

Examples

• The teacher was admonishing the students for talking during the test.
• She gave him an admonishing look when he interrupted the speaker.
• His mother’s admonishing tone made him realize his mistake.
• The coach was admonishing the players about their poor performance.
• The principal sent an admonishing letter to parents about tardiness.
• Her admonishing words helped him understand the seriousness of the situation.
• The judge was admonishing the defendant to consider the consequences of his actions.