adjective
- giving or serving as a warning
Examples
- The teacher told a cautionary tale about students who didn’t study.
- His accident served as a cautionary example for other drivers.
- The documentary offered a cautionary look at social media addiction.
- She gave me a cautionary glance before I spoke.
- The book is a cautionary story about the dangers of greed.
- The coach’s cautionary words helped prevent injuries during practice.