Synonyms:
approving, affirmative, approbative, approbatory, plausive
Meaning: expressing or manifesting praise or approval; "approbative criticism"; "an affirmative nod"
noun
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
blessing, approval, approving
Meaning: the formal act of approving; "he gave the project his blessing"; "his decision merited the approval of any sensible person"
Usage examples
How quick come the reasons for approving what we like!
"Number two is all right," said Rob, with an approving nod.
The clerk took the card and, obviously not approving of what he read on it, went to the door.
"Say, now," said Mrs. Vrain, casting an approving glance on Lucian's face, "I'm right down glad to see you.
Peter had paddled along at my side like a faithful dog, not saying a word, but clearly not approving of this wet and dirty metropolis.
If Meg had wanted a reward for hours of patient labor, she received it in the hearty pressure of her father's hand and the approving smile he gave her.
The driver released his hands from the wrapped reins, jumped from his seat and stood at the heads of the team. The chestnut, approving his new rider, danced and pranced, reviling equinely the subdued bays.
The wise woman, however, asked no questions, but began to talk about her work, approving of some of it, which filled her with arrogance, and showing how some of it might have been done better, which filled her with resentment.
He received Nicholas brusquely (imagining this to be characteristically military) and questioned him with an important air, as if considering the general progress of affairs and approving and disapproving with full right to do so.