Sekirov Dictionary

cautionary

UK /ˈkɔːʃənəɹi/US /ˈkɔʃəˌnɛɹi/

adjective 3
forms 2
phrases 1

adjective3

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Serving to caution or warn; admonitory
- Most parents were optimistic, but others sounded a cautionary note.
Serving to ward off; preventive
(no longer used) Held as security or hostage

forms

more cautionary · most cautionary

Phrases with cautionary

cautionary tale
A story, originally told in folklore, to warn its audience of a certain danger.

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