Approving Meaning in English

word · lemma: approve

US

əˈpɹuvɪŋ

uh-PROOV-ing

UK

ɐpɹˈuːvɪŋ

uh-PROOV-ing

Definition

Showing that you think something or someone is good or acceptable; expressing agreement or support.

Usage & Nuances

'Approving' is often used before nouns ('an approving look', 'approving smile'). It describes an attitude, expression, or gesture. It is not for official permission (that's 'approval' or 'to approve'). Commonly contrasts with 'disapproving'.

• Spanish: aprobatorio - de aprobación
• Portuguese (BR): aprovador - de aprovação
• Portuguese (PT): aprovador - de aprovação
• Chinese (Simplified): 赞许的 - 同意的
• Chinese (Traditional): 讚許的 - 同意的
• Hindi: स्वीकृतिपरक - अनुमोदक
• Arabic: مؤيد - موافق
• Bengali: সমর্থনসূচক - অনুমোদনসূচক
• Russian: одобрительный
• Japanese: 好意的 - 賛同の
• Vietnamese: tán thành - đồng tình
• Korean: 칭찬하는 - 찬성하는
• Turkish: onaylayan
• Urdu: حوصلہ افزا - منظوری دینے والا
• Indonesian: menyetujui - penuh persetujuan

Example Sentences

She gave him an approving nod.

basic

The teacher gave an approving smile.

basic

His parents were approving of his decision.

basic

He waited for her approving glance before continuing.

natural

The crowd gave an approving cheer when the goal was scored.

natural

She listened to his plan with an approving expression.

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