Approbatory [adjective]

Definition of Approbatory:

complimentary

Synonyms of Approbatory:

● Acclamatory

● Affirmative

● Commendatory

● Congratulatory

● Laudatory

● Approbative

● Approving

● Plauditory

● Praiseful

● Praising


Opposite/Antonyms of Approbatory:

-


Sentence/Example of Approbatory:

Mrs. Moore could speak—Very true, however, was all she said, with a motion of her head that expressed the bow-approbatory.

Thus far all criticisms have been of an approbatory character, and have only expressed pleasure.

Chorus of giggles and approbatory nods from the sympathizing audience of fifty.

Approbatory notices appeared in the principal papers and journals.

His salute now was pleasant, with reference to Charles, but the eye he cast upon his assistant was distinctly not approbatory.

Mrs. Colesworthy enfolded her in an approbatory embrace, and hurried home to tell me about it.