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单词 approvingly
释义

approving

adjective

ap·​prov·​ing ə-ˈprü-viŋ How to pronounce approving (audio)
: 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
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

Synonyms

  • admiring
  • applauding
  • appreciative
  • approbatory
  • commendatory
  • complimentary
  • favorable
  • friendly
  • good
  • positive
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Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web In Nevada, where Biden won by a slim margin of a little more than 2 percentage points, voters are more approving of Biden's job as president compared to months prior. Kenneth Tran, USA TODAY, 23 Aug. 2022 Liberal and very liberal Democrats are still more approving of Mr. Biden than are moderate Democrats. Anthony Salvanto, Jennifer De Pinto, CBS News, 16 Jan. 2022 Japanese describe the pungent ramen odor in much the way cheese aficionados will make approving comparisons to barnyards and socks. Todd Pitock, Smithsonian, 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, 13 Jan. 2017

Word History

Etymology

from present participle of approve

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined above

approvingly

adverb

as in positively
in an approving manner she smiled approvingly at the child who was performing onstage

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • positively
  • admiringly
  • favorably
  • appreciatively
  • complimentarily
  • lovingly
  • reverently
  • worshipfully
  • respectfully
  • regardfully

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • disapprovingly
  • negatively
  • unfavorably
  • adversely
  • scornfully
  • disdainfully
  • captiously
  • unflatteringly
  • hypercritically
  • deploringly
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