Admirative

Pronunciation: /ədˈmaɪrətɪv/

Definitions of admirative

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'admirative' describes something that expresses admiration or respect.

Example Sentences

A1 I am admirative of your cooking skills.

A2 She looked admirative as she watched the performance.

B1 The students were admirative of their teacher's dedication.

B2 The artist received admirative reviews for his latest exhibition.

C1 The committee members were admirative of the candidate's qualifications.

C2 His admirative attitude towards his mentor was evident in his work.

Examples of admirative in a Sentence

formal Her admirative tone towards the artist showed her deep appreciation for his work.

informal I could tell by her admirative expression that she really liked the gift.

slang Dude, that car is so sick, I'm admirative of your taste in vehicles.

figurative The sunset painted a scene so breathtaking, it left me admirative of nature's beauty.

Grammatical Forms of admirative

• past tense: admired
• plural: admiratives
• comparative: more admirative
• superlative: most admirative
• present tense: admires
• future tense: will admire
• perfect tense: has admired
• continuous tense: is admiring
• singular: admirative
• positive degree: admirative
• infinitive: to admire
• gerund: admiring
• participle: admiring

Origin and Evolution of admirative

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'admirative' originated from the Latin word 'admirativus', which is derived from the verb 'admirari' meaning 'to admire'

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something that inspires admiration or wonder, the word 'admirative' has evolved to also convey a sense of surprise or approval in modern usage.