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exemplary

adjective

Serving to warn

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Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
E
Ends with
Y
Contains
XE
Scrabble score
23

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Pronunciation

ɛɡˈzɛmpləɹi

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Definitions

adjective

  1. Serving to warn

    “Shook a monitory finger at him”

adjective

  1. Being or serving as an illustration of a type

    “The free discussion that is emblematic of democracy”

adjective

  1. Worthy of imitation

    “Exemplary behavior”

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Example Sentences

Shook a monitory finger at him
An exemplary jail sentence
The free discussion that is emblematic of democracy
An action exemplary of his conduct
Exemplary behavior
Model citizens

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