APPROVINGLY Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

approvingly

adverb

Definition of approvingly

as in positively

in an approving manner she smiled approvingly at the child who was performing onstage

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Recent Examples of approvingly Ervit Hernández Hernández, founder of Chima Cacao, smiles approvingly. — Alfredo Sosa, Christian Science Monitor, 22 Aug. 2026 Jason looked on approvingly as Travis made his Saturday Night Live hosting debut back in March 2023. — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026 My father approvingly walked to the curb to examine Paul’s new BMW. — Literary Hub, 18 June 2026 Crosby, who has won nearly every NHL award there is to win except for a Lady Byng Trophy, stood a few feet away, looking on approvingly before joining the scrum. — Josh Yohe, New York Times, 27 May 2026 In the past, when tech companies laid off employees, the markets reacted approvingly. — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026 Rotwood approvingly sees no such sentimentality in Wednesday. — Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025 Behind you, the fountain burbles approvingly. — Mackenzie Chung Fegan, San Francisco Chronicle, 20 June 2024 Kors looked on approvingly as Murphy posed on the hotel’s lawn in one of his designs, a summery black dress. — Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019

Recent Examples of Synonyms for approvingly

Adverb

While his fans were disappointed when his name was not included in the lineup announced on Good Morning America, the dancer responded positively when reacting to the news on Instagram.

— Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
Sticking with the weekly chart, here's another view showing how the recent comeback has started to positively influence SPOT's moving averages.

— Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of positively

Adverb

The poll also found that 44% of voters view Abbott favorably and 47% unfavorably, while 42% view Hinojosa favorably and 29% unfavorably.

— Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
The allegations, which Netanyahu denies, have energized his domestic opponents, some of whom are viewed more favorably in Abu Dhabi, ahead of critical Israeli elections next month; polls show the prime minister appears to be losing ground.

— Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of favorably

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