approvingly
Definition
- 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.
Adverb
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in an approving manner
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she nodded approvingly
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