adverb
- in a manner that warns or scolds gently; with mild reproof or caution
Examples
- The teacher looked at him admonishingly when he interrupted the lesson.
- She shook her head admonishingly at her son’s messy room.
- The librarian raised her finger admonishingly to quiet the noisy students.
- He spoke admonishingly to his friend about driving too fast.
- The coach nodded admonishingly after the player’s careless mistake.
- She smiled admonishingly when she caught them sneaking cookies before dinner.