Approving
/əˈpruːvɪŋ/
adjectiveBeginnerCommonLegal
Meaning
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Definitions
1
Showing or expressing approval or agreement.
/əˈpruːvɪŋ/
adjectivepositiveBeginner
Legal
Showing or expressing approval
His approving glance showed his support.
💡 Simply: Happy with something.
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2
The teacher gave an approving smile to the student's answer.
How It's Used
General
"She gave him an approving nod."
From the verb "approve", ultimately derived from Old French "aprouver", meaning "to prove, to confirm."
The word has maintained its positive connotation throughout its history.
Memory tip
Think of someone nodding approvingly – a positive gesture.
Practice
Base: approve
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Usage
40%Spoken
60%Written