approbative
Expressing positive judgment
Approbative means expressing approval or praise.
The word describes looks, gestures, statements, or tones that convey endorsement: an approbative nod from the committee chair, Her approbative comments encouraged the young artist.
Less common than its near-synonym approbatory, approbative appears mainly in formal or academic contexts.
Expressing favorable judgment
- praisingVoicing admiration
- laudatoryExpressing strong approval
- complimentaryFree or expressing praise
- commendatoryExpressing praise or approval
favorable · affirmative · flattering · adulatory · congratulatory · acclaiming · supportive · positive
Approval or punitive measure
- endorsementFormal expression of support
- ratificationFormal approval by authority
- validationConfirming truth or accuracy
- confirmationEstablishing something as true
authorization · consent · accreditation · certification · affirmation · assent · concurrence · acknowledgment
Formal expression of approval
- acclaimEnthusiastic public approval
- kudosPraise and honor
- accoladeExpression of high esteem
- tributeOffering of respect
plaudit · homage · ovation · applause · compliment · adulation · eulogy · panegyric
Hospitable greeting offered
- embraceHold closely in arms
- receptionAct of receiving guests
- inclusionBeing made part
- admittancePermission to enter
adoption · integration · acknowledgment · recognition · agreement · acquiescence · assent · concurrence
approving
Expressing favorable judgment
- praisingVoicing admiration
- laudatoryExpressing strong approval
- complimentaryFree or expressing praise
commendatory · favorable · affirmative · flattering · adulatory · congratulatory · acclaiming · supportive · positive · encouraging
sanction
Approval or punitive measure
- endorsementFormal expression of support
- ratificationFormal approval by authority
- validationConfirming truth or accuracy
confirmation · authorization · consent · accreditation · certification · affirmation · assent · concurrence · acknowledgment · recognition
commendation
Formal expression of approval
tribute · plaudit · homage · ovation · applause · compliment · adulation · eulogy · panegyric · encomium
welcome
Hospitable greeting offered
admittance · adoption · integration · acknowledgment · recognition · agreement · acquiescence · assent · concurrence
approbativedisapproving
Expressing unfavorable opinion
critical · censuring · condemnatory · reproachful · castigating