Synonyms for admonishing
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Giving admonishment.
Example sentences
- reproachful She looked at him with a reproachful expression.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| admonishing | rising | |
| reproachful | rising | |
| reproving | rising | |
| admonitory | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 9 letters
- reproving
- 10 letters
- admonitory5
- 11 letters
- reproachful
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (admonitory5 = 5 syllables).