adjective
- showing or expressing agreement, support, or positive judgment
Examples
- She gave him an approving nod when he finished his presentation.
- The teacher’s approving smile encouraged the student to continue.
- His parents cast approving glances at his report card.
- The audience responded with approving applause.
- She looked at her daughter with approving eyes.
- The manager’s approving tone suggested he was pleased with the results.
- He received several approving comments on his proposal.