approvingly

Thân thiện

She nodded approvingly at her son's drawing.

Definition

1. Adverb:
   • In a manner that shows approval, agreement, or favor: The word "approvingly" describes the way someone does something to express that they think something is good, correct, or acceptable.

Usage

• "Approvingly" is used to modify a verb, describing an action is performed. It indicates the action is done with a positive judgment.
• It often describes non-verbal actions like looking, nodding, or smiling, as well as verbal ones like speaking.
• Position: It typically follows the verb it modifies or comes at the end of a clause.

Examples

• The teacher looked approvingly at the student's neat work.
• "Well done," he said approvingly.
• The committee members nodded approvingly during the presentation.
• She smiled approvingly when her son offered to help.

Advanced Usage

• To glance/look approvingly: To look at someone or something in a way that shows you like or agree with it.
  • The chef glanced approvingly at the perfectly arranged plate.
• To murmur/speak approvingly: To say something in a low or soft voice that expresses agreement or praise.
  • The audience murmured approvingly at the speaker's final point.

Variants and Related Words

• Approve (verb): To have a favorable opinion of something; to officially agree to or accept something.
  • The board will approve the budget.
• Approval (noun): The feeling or act of agreeing that something is good or acceptable; official permission.
  • She sought her manager's approval for the project.
• Approving (adjective): Showing or feeling approval.
  • He gave an approving smile.

Synonyms

• Favorably: In a way that shows a preference or positive inclination.
• Positively: In a constructive, optimistic, or agreeing manner.
• With approval: A phrase with a similar meaning.

Antonyms

• Disapprovingly: In a manner that shows disapproval or criticism.
• Critically: In a manner involving judgment or finding fault.
• Negatively: In a manner expressing denial, opposition, or lack of approval.

Related Phrases

• Nod in approval: To move your head up and down to show you agree. ("Nodding approvingly" is a more specific way to say this.)
• Look of approval: A facial expression that shows you agree or are pleased.

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Adverb

1. in an approving manner
   • she nodded approvingly