Approbative (Adjective)
Meaning
Expressing or manifesting praise or approval; "approbative criticism"; "an affirmative nod".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Her approbative smile hinted that she thoroughly enjoyed the performance.
- The approach taken by the artist received an approbative review from the critics.
- The teacher's approbative comments on the student's essay boosted their confidence.
- An approbative glance from the manager confirmed that the project was on the right track.
- The audience showed its approbative response to the orchestra's rendition of the classic symphony with a resounding applause.