1. 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.