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- [uh-proov]
- /əˈpruv/
- /əˈpruː.vɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-proov]
- /əˈpruv/
Definitions of approvingly word
- verb with object approvingly to speak or think favorably of; pronounce or consider agreeable or good; judge favorably: to approve the policies of the administration. 1
- verb with object approvingly to consent or agree to: Father approved our plan to visit Chicago. 1
- verb with object approvingly to confirm or sanction formally; ratify: The Senate promptly approved the bill. 1
- verb with object approvingly Obsolete. to demonstrate; show. to make good; attest. to prove by trial. to convict. 1
- verb without object approvingly to speak or consider favorably (sometimes followed by of): Mother didn't approve of him. The boss wouldn't approve of the plan. He said that he approved. 1
- noun approvingly In an approving manner. 1
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Origin of approvingly
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English a(p)proven < Anglo-French, Old French aprover < Latin approbāre, equivalent to ap- ap-1 + probāre to prove
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Parts of speech for Approvingly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
approvingly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
approvingly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for approvingly
adv approvingly
- fairly — in a fair manner; justly or honestly; impartially.
- generously — liberal in giving or sharing; unselfish: a generous patron of the arts; a generous gift.
- cordially — courteous and gracious; friendly; warm: a cordial reception.
- positively — with certainty; absolutely: The statement is positively true.
- agreeably — to one's liking; pleasing: agreeable manners; an agreeable sensation.
adverb approvingly
- favorably — characterized by approval or support; positive: a favorable report.
- appreciatively — feeling or showing appreciation: an appreciative audience at the concert.
- sympathetically — characterized by, proceeding from, exhibiting, or feeling sympathy; sympathizing; compassionate: a sympathetic listener.
- admiringly — displaying or feeling admiration: admiring looks.
Antonyms for approvingly
adv approvingly
- unfavorably — not favorable; contrary; adverse: an unfavorable wind.
- unfriendly — not amicable; not friendly or kindly in disposition; unsympathetic; aloof: an unfriendly coldness of manner.
- disadvantageous — characterized by or involving disadvantage; unfavorable; detrimental.
adverb approvingly
- disapprovingly — to think (something) wrong or reprehensible; censure or condemn in opinion.
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