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approving

adjective
ap·​prov·​ing | \ É™-ˈprü-viÅ‹ How to pronounce approving (audio) \

Definition of approving

: showing approval or acceptance an approving nod/glance/smile He surveyed through the park railings the evidences of the town's opulence and luxury with an approving eye.— Joseph Conrad
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Other Words from approving

approvingly adverb
nodded approvingly A number of media outlets have reported approvingly about two recent ads that show the efforts corporate America is making to court single women … — Kellyanne Conway

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 Japanese describe the pungent ramen odor in much the way cheese aficionados will make approving comparisons to barnyards and socks. — Todd Pitock, Smithsonian, "You’ve Been Slurping Ramen All Wrong," 13 Jan. 2017 Japanese describe the pungent ramen odor in much the way cheese aficionados will make approving comparisons to barnyards and socks. — Todd Pitock, Smithsonian, "You’ve Been Slurping Ramen All Wrong," 13 Jan. 2017

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First Known Use of approving

1646, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for approving

from present participle of approve

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approving

adjective
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English Language Learners Definition of approving

: showing that you believe that something or someone is good or acceptable : showing approval

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