English adjective: approving | |||
1. | approving expressing or manifesting praise or approval | ||
Samples | Approbative criticism. An affirmative nod. | ||
Synonyms | affirmative, approbative, approbatory, plausive | ||
Similar | favorable, favourable | ||
Antonyms | unfavorable, unfavourable | ||
English noun: approving | |||
1. | approving (act) the formal act of approving | ||
Samples | He gave the project his blessing. His decision merited the approval of any sensible person. | ||
Synonyms | approval, blessing | ||
Broader (hypernym) | support | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | acceptance, acceptation, admiration, adoption, appreciation, backing, backup, championship, espousal, patronage, reinforcement, reward | ||
Antonyms | disapproval | ||