approvingly
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3.4
- adverb
- /əˈpruːvɪŋli/
:
con aprobación
- Hammond looks around the trailer approvingly at the enormous amount of work the bones represent.
- nodded approvingly
- noted approvingly
- commented approvingly
Examples
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Cardoc nodded at her approvingly, his gaze lingering perhaps a moment too long.
Fiction book (1992) -
"And well he did so," he said approvingly, inspecting the scar.
Fiction book (1991) -
Annie walks off back the way she came, looking at Bean approvingly over her shoulder. # David #
Fiction book (1997) -
Even Mother Karjalainen spoke approvingly of it, and you know that she's not one to praise anything!
Fiction book (1992) -
The authors generally note approvingly the South's newfound commitment to education.
Academic text (2003) -
Incredibly, the other guests had smiled approvingly at her spontaneity and her obvious affection for her husband.
Fiction book (1991) -
Murphy eyed her approvingly as she chatted with several members of the press corps.
Fiction book (1991) -
Even as early as the Suez crisis, you were nodding approvingly: "They're beginning to learn."
Fiction book (1994) -
The administrator nodded approvingly at the thorough, in-depth examination the MU was performing.
Fiction book (1998) -
The manager smiled approvingly when she saw the team's successful project presentation.
Synonyms
97
2.6
In a way that shows approval or support
37
3.5
In a way that shows strong interest and excitement
36
2.3
In a way that shows approval or support
8
4.8
In a way that shows agreement or approval
4
3.6
In a way that shows respect and liking for someone or something
3
4.7
To say good things about someone because you admire them
Antonyms
How Approving
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Approvingly comes from approve, which originally meant 'to prove' or 'show as good' and is the same root as the word prove. So to smile or nod approvingly is to show you think something is good or that you like it.