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   Ap·prov·ing·ly

   /əˈpro͞oviNGlē/

   

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   • 1. in a manner resulting from or revealing approval: "several heads nodded approvingly at this concept"

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishAPPROVINGLY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   APPROVINGLY definition: 1. in an approving way (= showing that you have a positive opinion of something or someone): 2. in…. Learn more.

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   to have or express a favorable opinion of; to accept as satisfactory; to give formal or official sanction to : ratify… See the full definition

4. www.thefreedictionary.com › approvinglyApprovingly - definition of approvingly by The Free Dictionary

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   1. To consent to officially or formally; confirm or sanction: The Senate approved the treaty. 2. To consider right or good: "He came to ask me ... whether I approved his choice altogether" (Jane Austen). 3. Obsolete To prove or attest. v.intr. To show, feel, or express approval: We didn't approve of the decision.

5. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › approvinglyAPPROVINGLY Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words - ...

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   Synonyms for APPROVINGLY: positively, favorably, admiringly, appreciatively, complimentarily, lovingly, respectfully, reverently; Antonyms of APPROVINGLY: disapprovingly, negatively, adversely, unfavorably, scornfully, disdainfully, captiously, hypercritically.

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   6 days ago · the "approve" family. in an approving manner.

7. www.oed.com › dictionary › approvingly_advapprovingly, adv. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English ...

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   There is one meaning in OED's entry for the adverb approvingly. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishapprovingly adverb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Definition of approvingly adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › approvinglyapprovingly - 30 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   approvingly. adverb. These are words and phrases related to approvingly. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of approvingly. FAVORABLY. Synonyms. favorably. agreeably. amiably. cordially. enthusiastically. courteously. generously. fairly. genially. heartily. graciously. helpfully. willingly. kindly.

10. www.yourdictionary.com › approvinglyApprovingly Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    Approvingly Definition. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Origin. Adverb. Filter. adverb. In an approving manner. Wiktionary. Antonyms: disapprovingly. Origin of Approvingly. approving +‎ -ly. From Wiktionary. Approvingly Sentence Examples. He tasted the toast and nodded approvingly.

11. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › approvingApproving Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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    The meaning of APPROVING is showing approval or acceptance. How to use approving in a sentence.