Vocabulary Entry

cautionary

|adjective • noun

adjective

Serving as a warning or cautionary advice.

Example Sentences

"The film is a cautionary tale about the dangers of greed."

"She offered some cautionary advice before we set out on our trip."

"His cautionary approach to investing has kept him financially secure."

noun

Example Sentences

"The researchers issued a cautionary regarding the new drug's side effects."

"In his speech, he included a cautionary about climate change effects."

"The report served as a cautionary for companies to adopt safer practices."