Approbatory (Adjective)
Meaning
Expressing or manifesting praise or approval; "approbative criticism"; "an affirmative nod".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The audience responded with approbatory applause to the impressive performance.
- Her approbatory smile gave me the confidence to continue with my presentation.
- The critic's approbatory review of the new restaurant helped to boost its popularity.
- The teacher's approbatory comments on my essay made me feel proud of my work.
- The approbatory murmurs from the crowd were a clear indication of their enthusiasm for the event.