adj, verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   the formal act of approving wordnet

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of approve form-of, gerund, participle, present

Adjective

1. 1
   Expressing approbation; commending

   "She flashed an approving smile."

Adjective

1. 1
   expressing or manifesting praise or approval wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

favorableacquiescentaffirmativeagreeableagreeingapprobative

Example

More examples

"The cook drew approving comments from across the table."

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