Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
admonition
noun
/ədˌmɒn.ɪˈʃən/
Definition
A firm warning or reprimand.
Examples
- After the teacher’s admonition, the student promised to study harder.
- She received a gentle admonition for arriving late to the meeting.
Meaning
Admonition refers to a suggestion or warning about what someone should or shouldn’t do. It can also imply friendly reproof or advice intended to correct someone’s behavior.
Synonyms
- warning
- reprimand
- advice
- caution
