approbative

[ ap-ruh-bey-tiv, uh-proh-buh- ]

adjective

1. approving; expressing approbation.

Other Words From

• appro·bative·ness noun
• sub·appro·bative adjective
• sub·appro·bative·ness noun
• subap·proba·tory adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of approbative¹

From the Medieval Latin word approbātīvus, dating back to 1605–15. See approbate, -ive

Example Sentences

As she leaned forward listening, with her lips slightly parted, Margaret gave an unconscious little approbative nod of the head.

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Bartrow looked him up and down with a smile which was grimly approbative.

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And the approbative shouts of his half-intoxicated auditors filled his simple soul with delight and pride.

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A small victory thus won acts on them like the good dinner to the Alimentive man, or flattery to the Approbative person.

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Related Words

• agreeable
• benign
• encouraging
• positive
• supportive
• sympathetic