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expostulatory
[ ik-spos-chuh-luh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee ]
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Word History and Origins
Origin of expostulatory1
First recorded in 1580–90; expostulate + -ory 1
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Example Sentences
Columbus wrote on October 20 an expostulatory letter to Roldan.
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It never occurred to Shelley to take offence at the freedom of Godwins expostulatory letter.
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It was evident that the men were disconcerted, and an expostulatory murmur rose from them.
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He could hear them talking, Rouminof's voice thick and expostulatory, Charley's even and clear.
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But the moment her minois mutin meets my eye, expostulatory words crowd to my lips.
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