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Cautionary

🔄 Synonyms of "Cautionary"

8 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
exemplarynoun	Of such high quality that it should serve as an example to be imitated; ideal, perfect.
dissuasivenoun	Tending to dissuade, or divert from a measure or purpose; dehortatory.
admonitory	Of or pertaining to an admonition; serving to reprove, warn or advise.
prophylacticnoun	A medicine which preserves or defends against disease; a preventive.
monitorynoun	Giving admonition and warning.
preventivenoun	Preventing, hindering, or acting as an obstacle to.
protectivenoun	Serving or intended to protect.
warningnoun	Something spoken or written that is intended to warn.

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
warningnoun	Something spoken or written that is intended to warn.
exemplary	Of such high quality that it should serve as an example to be imitated; ideal, perfect.
preventive	Preventing, hindering, or acting as an obstacle to.
dissuasive	Tending to dissuade, or divert from a measure or purpose; dehortatory.
monitory	Giving admonition and warning.
admonitory	Of or pertaining to an admonition; serving to reprove, warn or advise.
protective	Serving or intended to protect.
prophylactic	Serving to prevent or protect against an undesired effect, especially disease or pregnancy
precautionary	Of, pertaining to, or serving as a precaution.
caveatnoun	A warning.
precautionnoun	A measure taken beforehand to ward off evil or secure good or success; a precautionary act.
careful	Taking care; attentive to potential danger, error or harm; cautious.
prudential	Of a person: exercising prudence; cautious.
cautious	Using or exercising caution; careful; tentative
alert	Attentive; awake; on guard.
prudent	Practically wise, judicious, shrewd.
awarenessnoun	The state or quality of being aware of something.
interim	Temporary.
pretrial	Before a trial.
standbynoun	A state of readiness without immediate involvement; remaining in preparation for (a sudden or unforeseen event or situation).