Admonished

Pronunciation: /ədˈmɑːnɪʃt/

Definitions of admonished

verb to warn or reprimand someone firmly

Example Sentences

A1 The teacher admonished the students for talking during the lesson.

A2 She admonished her friend for not following the rules.

B1 The manager admonished the employee for being late to work.

B2 The coach admonished the team for not giving their best effort in the game.

C1 The judge admonished the lawyer for his unprofessional behavior in the courtroom.

C2 The CEO admonished the board members for their lack of transparency in decision-making.

Examples of admonished in a Sentence

formal The teacher admonished the students for not completing their homework on time.

informal My mom admonished me for forgetting to take out the trash.

slang The coach admonished the player for missing an easy shot during the game.

figurative The wise old man admonished the young boy to always speak the truth.

Grammatical Forms of admonished

• past tense: admonished
• plural: admonished
• comparative: more admonished
• superlative: most admonished
• present tense: admonishes
• future tense: will admonish
• perfect tense: have admonished
• continuous tense: is admonishing
• singular: admonished
• positive degree: admonished
• infinitive: admonish
• gerund: admonishing
• participle: admonishing

Origin and Evolution of admonished

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French and Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'admonished' originated from the Old French word 'ammonester' which came from the Latin word 'admonestare', meaning to warn or advise.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'admonished' has evolved to also include the connotation of scolding or reprimanding someone for their actions.