Definition of approving
: showing approval or acceptance an approving nod/glance/smile He surveyed through the park railings the evidences of the town's opulence and luxury with an approving eye. — Joseph Conrad
approvingly
adverb nodded approvingly A number of media outlets have reported approvingly about two recent ads that show the efforts corporate America is making to court single women … — Kellyanne ConwayIndulge Your Inner Word Nerd
Origin and Etymology of approving
from present participle of approve
First Known Use: 1646
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