Cautionary synonyms

kô'shə-nĕr'ē

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admonishing
Giving warning
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admonitory
Of or pertaining to an admonition
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monitory
Giving or containing monition; admonishing
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exemplary
Serving as a warning; monitory.
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Despereaux (related)
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warning
Warning describes something that alerts to possible danger.
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warn (related)
Giving warning
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prophylactic
Acting to defend against or prevent something, especially disease; protective.
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sobering (related)
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salutary (related)
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Find another word for cautionary. In this page you can discover 10 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for cautionary, like: admonishing, admonitory, monitory, exemplary, Despereaux, warning, warn, prophylactic, sobering and salutary.
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Cautionary Sentence Examples

  • One other cautionary note, be careful when giving wine to a business client or associate.

  • The facts of this case are a cautionary tale.

  • Martha didn't ask for details, nor did the Deans offer any beyond dire cautionary warnings of childhood dangers.

  • You've probably heard the child's cautionary phrase, "Don't let the bedbugs bite!"

  • Editorial cautionary accidentals are given within round brackets; cautionary accidentals included in the source are reproduced without brackets.

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