English adjective: cautionary | |||
1. | cautionary warding off | ||
Samples | The swastika...a very ancient prophylactic symbol occurring among all peoples. | ||
Synonyms | prophylactic | ||
Similar | protective | ||
Antonyms | unprotective | ||
2. | cautionary serving to warn | ||
Samples | Shook a monitory finger at him. An exemplary jail sentence. | ||
Synonyms | admonitory, exemplary, monitory, warning | ||
Similar | dissuasive | ||
Antonyms | persuasive | ||