approving
/ə'pru:viɳ/
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Definition
Adjective:
- Expressing or showing praise, agreement, or favorable judgment. It indicates a positive opinion or acceptance of something or someone.
Noun:
- The formal or official act of giving approval, sanction, or consent.
Usage and Examples
Adjective:
- She gave an approving smile when she saw the finished report.
- The manager's approving comments boosted the team's morale.
Noun (less common, often formal):
- The approving of the budget took several hours of discussion.
- Final approving of the plan rests with the committee.
Advanced Usage and Nuances
"with an approving eye": Looking at something in a way that shows you like or agree with it.
- The chef watched the new cook with an approving eye.
Used to describe a general attitude or atmosphere of acceptance.
- The proposal was met with an approving silence from the board.
Variants and Related Words
Approve (verb): To have a favorable opinion of; to officially agree to or accept.
- The council must approve the plans before construction begins.
Approval (noun): The action of approving something; a positive opinion.
- The project cannot start without the director's approval.
Approvingly (adverb): In a manner that shows approval.
- He nodded approvingly at the suggestion.
Synonyms
- Adjective: Favorable, commendatory, complimentary, positive, appreciative.
- Noun: Endorsement, sanction, consent, authorization, blessing.
Antonyms
- Adjective: Disapproving, critical, unfavorable, negative.
- Noun: Disapproval, rejection, veto, refusal.
Related Phrases and Idioms
Nod of approval: A gesture signifying agreement or consent.
- He gave a quick nod of approval to the idea.
Seal of approval: Official endorsement or sanction.
- The product has received the government's seal of approval.
Adjective
- expressing or manifesting praise or approval
- approbative criticism
- an affirmative nod
Noun
- the formal act of approving
- he gave the project his blessing
- his decision merited the approval of any sensible person