ADMIRATIVE

Etymology 1

Adjective

admirative (comparative more admirative, superlative most admirative)

Characterized by admiration.

Etymology 2

Noun

admirative (plural admiratives)

(An instance of) a verb form, found in Balkan languages, which expresses surprise on the part of the speaker, or irony, doubt, or reportedness (compare mirative).

Source: Wiktionary


Ad*mir"a*tive, a.

Definition: Relating to or expressing admiration or wonder. [R.] Earle.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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