adj
approving
uh-PROO-vihng
adj
1
Showing that you think something is good or acceptable.
"She gave an approving nod after tasting the soup."
How to Use Approving
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishShowing agreement or satisfaction, often through a look, gesture, or tone.
Common pairings
approving nod
approving glance
approving smile
Word Forms
more approving comparative, most approving superlative
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