'admirative' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'admirativus,' where 'ad-' meant 'toward' and 'mirari' meant 'to wonder at.'

'admirativus' transformed into the French word 'admiratif,' and eventually became the modern English word 'admirative' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'to wonder at or admire,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'expressing admiration or approval.'