approving

adjective

ap·prov·ing | \ ə-ˈprü-viŋ

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

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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 Conway

Examples of approving in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Liberal and very liberal Democrats are still more approving of Mr. Biden than are moderate Democrats. — Anthony Salvanto, Jennifer De Pinto, CBS News, 16 Jan. 2022 Japanese describe the pungent ramen odor in much the way cheese aficionados will make approving comparisons to barnyards and socks. — Todd Pitock, Smithsonian, 13 Jan. 2017 Japanese describe the pungent ramen odor in much the way cheese aficionados will make approving comparisons to barnyards and socks. — Todd Pitock, Smithsonian, 13 Jan. 2017

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