Punitorily (Adverb)
Meaning
In a punishing manner.
Examples
- The drill sergeant ran us punitorily for failing to complete the obstacle course within the allotted time.
- Her legs ached punitorily after running the marathon in high heels.
- The sergeant-major yelled at the recruits punitorily, demanding to know why they had not polished their boots to a shine.
- The coach made the entire team run extra laps punitorily for losing the big game.
- The instructor graded the assignments punitorily, taking off points for even the smallest mistakes.