Pronunciation: /ˈæd.mər.əl/

Definitions of admiral

noun The supreme commander of a fleet or navy.

Example Sentences

A1 The admiral led the fleet into battle.

A2 The admiral was known for his strategic skills in naval warfare.

B1 The admiral was promoted after successfully commanding multiple ships.

B2 The admiral's experience and leadership qualities were evident in every decision he made.

C1 The admiral's reputation as a brilliant tactician preceded him wherever he went.

C2 The admiral's expertise in naval operations was unparalleled among his peers.

Examples of admiral in a Sentence

formal The admiral led the fleet into battle with strategic precision.

informal I heard the admiral is a big fan of fishing in his free time.

slang That admiral dude is always on top of his game.

figurative She's the admiral of our friend group, always making sure everyone is taken care of.

Grammatical Forms of admiral

past tense

admired

plural

admirals

comparative

more admiral

superlative

most admiral

present tense

admires

future tense

will admire

perfect tense

has admired

continuous tense

is admiring

singular

admiral

positive degree

admiral

infinitive

to admire

gerund

admiring

participle

admiring

Origin and Evolution of admiral

First Known Use: 0012 year
Language of Origin: Arabic
Story behind the word: The word 'admiral' originated from the Arabic term 'amir-al-bahr' which means 'commander of the sea'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'admiral' evolved to refer to a high-ranking naval officer in charge of a fleet or naval operations.