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Meaning of approbative
The primary meaning of "approbative" is expressing approval or praise.
Etymology of approbative
The word "approbative" originates from the Latin "approbatus," which is the past participle of "approbare," meaning "to approve"
Historically, the term has been used in formal and official contexts to denote the act of giving approval or sanction
Synonyms
commendatory
approving
affirmative
confirmatory
ratifying
validating
sanctioning
endorse
supportive
favorable
positive
laudatory
praising
eulogistic
panegyric
encomiastic
admiring
appreciative
complimentary
flattering
congratulatory
encouraging
uplifting
reassuring
heartening
inspiring
motivational
uplifting
extolling
glorifying
lionizing
extolled
Definitions
- Expressing approval or praise, especially officially
- * Giving approval or sanction, especially in an official capacity
Usage Examples
- The committee gave an approbative nod to the proposal, paving the way for its implementation
- * The approbative comments from the supervisor boosted the employee's confidence
Antonyms
disapprobative
disapproving
condemnatory
critical
dismissive
negative
unfavorable
oppositional
opposing
contradictory
dissenting
disagreeing
objecting
protesting
complaining
disparaging
derogatory
demeaning
belittling
deprecatory
depreciative
devaluating