Definition of admonition
1 : gentle or friendly reproof remembered the admonition to keep it simple
2 : counsel or warning against fault or oversight the principal's admonition against bullying
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Examples of admonition in a Sentence
an admonition to be careful
He offered words of advice and admonition.
Origin and Etymology of admonition
Middle English amonicioun, from Anglo-French amonicion, from Latin admonition-, admonitio, from admonēre —see admonish
First Known Use: 14th century
ADMONITION Defined for English Language Learners
admonition
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: a criticism or warning about behavior
ADMONITION Defined for Kids
admonition
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: a gentle or friendly criticism or warning an admonition against false pride
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