approving
adjective /əˈpruː.vɪŋ/Definition
› showing that you have a positive opinion about something or someone: She gave him an approving smile.Showing respect and admirationApproving and approvalAccepting and agreeingAccepting and agreeing reluctantly approvingly /-li/ adverb › She smiled at him approvingly.Showing respect and admiration
(Definition of approving adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- admiration noun
- admire verb
- admiring adjective
- awe noun
- awestruck adjective
- hero worship noun
- homage noun
- honorific adjective
- honour noun (RESPECT)
- honour verb (RESPECT)
- idolize verb
- impress verb
- know your place idiom
- pay your respects idiom
- respectful adjective (ADMIRATION)
- reverential adjective
- salute noun (PRAISE)
- salute noun (SHOW OF RESPECT)
- salute verb (PRAISE)
- sb deserves a medal idiom
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