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    approvingly
    /əˈpruːvɪŋli/

    adverb

    • 1. in a manner resulting from or revealing approval: "several heads nodded approvingly at this concept"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishAPPROVINGLY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    APPROVINGLY definition: 1. in an approving way (= showing that you have a positive opinion of something or someone): 2. in…. Learn more.

  3. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › approvinglyApprovingly - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    the "approve" family. in an approving manner.

  4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › approvinglyApprovingly Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    : to have or express a favorable opinion of. couldn't approve such conduct. 2. a. : to accept as satisfactory. hopes she will approve the date of the meeting. b. : to give formal or official sanction (see sanction entry 1 sense 4c) to : ratify. Congress approved the proposed budget. 3. obsolete : prove, attest. intransitive verb.

  5. www.thefreedictionary.com › approvinglyApprovingly - definition of approvingly by The Free Dictionary

    1. To consent to officially or formally; confirm or sanction: The Senate approved the treaty. 2. To consider right or good: "He came to ask me ... whether I approved his choice altogether" (Jane Austen). 3. Obsolete To prove or attest. v.intr. To show, feel, or express approval: We didn't approve of the decision.

  6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishapprovingly adverb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

    adverb. /əˈpruːvɪŋli/ in a way that shows that you believe that somebody/something is good or acceptable. She looked at him approvingly and smiled. Want to learn more?

  7. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › approvinglyAPPROVINGLY Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words - ...

    Synonyms for APPROVINGLY: positively, favorably, admiringly, appreciatively, complimentarily, lovingly, respectfully, reverently; Antonyms of APPROVINGLY: disapprovingly, negatively, adversely, unfavorably, scornfully, disdainfully, captiously, hypercritically

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › approvinglySynonyms and antonyms of approvingly in English - Cambridge ...

    approvingly. adverb. These are words and phrases related to approvingly. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of approvingly. FAVORABLY. Synonyms. favorably. agreeably. amiably. cordially. enthusiastically. courteously. generously. fairly. genially. heartily. graciously. helpfully. willingly. kindly.

  9. linguix.com › english › wordapprovingly definition - Linguix.com

    Definition approvingly, usage examples Take your learning to new heights with our specialized Linguix. Gain access to in-depth definitions, explanations, and examples across various subjects and disciplines.

  10. www.oed.com › dictionary › approvingly_advapprovingly, adv. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English ...

    Meaning & use. Pronunciation. Frequency. Factsheet. What does the adverb approvingly mean? There is one meaning in OED's entry for the adverb approvingly. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence. Entry status. OED is undergoing a continuous programme of revision to modernize and improve definitions.

  11. www.yourdictionary.com › approvinglyApprovingly Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

    Approvingly definition: In an <a>approving</a> manner.