View synonyms for approbative

approbative

[ ap-ruh-bey-tiv, uh-proh-buh- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

From the Medieval Latin word approbātīvus, dating back to 1605–15. See approbate, -ive

As she leaned forward listening, with her lips slightly parted, Margaret gave an unconscious little approbative nod of the head.

Bartrow looked him up and down with a smile which was grimly approbative.

And the approbative shouts of his half-intoxicated auditors filled his simple soul with delight and pride.

A small victory thus won acts on them like the good dinner to the Alimentive man, or flattery to the Approbative person.

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

Start each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!

By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.

Browse