noun
- a gentle or earnest warning or reproof
Usage: formal
Examples
- The teacher’s admonishment about tardiness was delivered with kindness.
- His mother’s gentle admonishment helped him understand his mistake.
- The coach gave the team an admonishment about poor sportsmanship.
- She accepted the admonishment gracefully and promised to do better.
- The principal’s admonishment was meant to guide, not punish.
- After the admonishment, the students were more careful with their behavior.