Admonishments

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Pronunciation: /ædˈmɒnɪʃmənts/

Definitions of admonishments

noun a warning or reprimand given by someone in authority

Example Sentences

A1 My mother always gave me gentle admonishments when I misbehaved as a child.

A2 The teacher's admonishments about studying harder were taken to heart by the students.

B1 The manager's admonishments to improve productivity were met with mixed reactions from the employees.

B2 Despite the admonishments from his doctor, he continued to ignore his health issues.

C1 The politician faced public admonishments for his controversial statements.

C2 The CEO's admonishments to the board members were seen as a wake-up call for the company's future.

Examples of admonishments in a Sentence

formal The teacher's admonishments about proper behavior in the classroom were clear and consistent.

informal I'm tired of hearing my mom's admonishments about cleaning my room.

slang Stop with the constant admonishments, I get it already!

figurative The storm clouds served as nature's admonishments of the impending bad weather.

Grammatical Forms of admonishments

plural

admonishments

comparative

more admonishing

superlative

most admonishing

present tense

admonishes

future tense

will admonish

perfect tense

have admonished

continuous tense

is admonishing

singular

admonishment

positive degree

admonish

infinitive

to admonish

gerund

admonishing

participle

admonished

Origin and Evolution of admonishments

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'admonishments' originated from the Old French word 'amonestement' which was derived from the Latin word 'admonere' meaning to warn or advise.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'admonishments' has retained its original meaning of giving warning or advice, but has also come to encompass a broader sense of reprimand or scolding.