Synonyms of cautionary

cautionary

adjective

as in warning

serving as or offering a warning

the story of King Midas is a cautionary tale about the perils of wishing for something—you just might get it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• warning
• admonitory
• premonitory
• punitive
• admonishing
• monitory
• cautioning
• exemplary
• didactic
• moralistic
• advisory
• moralizing
• counseling
• counselling
• punishing