approving
adjective/əˈpruːvɪŋ/
/əˈpruːvɪŋ/
- showing that you believe that somebody/something is good or acceptable
- He gave me an approving nod.
Extra Examples- Her comments were less than approving.
- My father wasn't approving of the idea.
- Their approving grandmother looked on fondly.
Oxford Collocations DictionaryApproving is used with these nouns:- glance
- nod
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