affirmatory

[ uh-fur-muh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee ]

adjective

1. affirmative.

Word History and Origins

Origin of affirmatory¹

First recorded in 1645–55; affirmat(ion) + -ory ¹

Example Sentences

She hesitated for a second; then, with an affirmatory murmur, accepted the proffered arm.

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He used the Quaker poet's name as if it were an affirmatory oath.

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Patty, holding fast to affirmatory personal knowledge, retorted that the thing had been done.

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Her face turned pale for a moment and her lips trembled, but she spoke an affirmatory word only, and waited.

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And, receiving an affirmatory nod from the preoccupied gambler, he went on.

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