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Approving əˈpruːvɪŋ Adjective Bre Gave Nod Comments Father

Word approving
WordType (adjective)
Phonetic BrE / əˈpruːvɪŋ / NAmE / əˈpruːvɪŋ /
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  • he gave me an approving nod.
  • her comments were less than approving.
  • my father wasn’t approving of the idea.
  • their approving grandmother looked on fondly.
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approving

(adjective)BrE / əˈpruːvɪŋ / NAmE / əˈpruːvɪŋ /
  1. showing that you believe that somebody/something is good or acceptable
    • opposite disapproving
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/disapproving
    • He gave me an approving nod.

    Extra Examples

    • Her comments were less than approving.
    • My father wasn’t approving of the idea.
    • Their approving grandmother looked on fondly.
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