admonishing (adjective)

1. The artist's painting had an admonishing tone, conveying a sense of reproof to the viewer.

2. The interior designer chose to incorporate an admonishing color scheme to create a feeling of reproach in the space.

3. The anime protagonist's mentor gave an admonishing speech, scolding them for their reckless behavior.

4. In the comic strip, one character is shown admonishing another for their thoughtless actions.