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approbative

/əˈprəʊ.bə.tɪv/

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adjective

C2formalcommonobsolete/əˈprəʊ.bə.tɪv/

An adjective meaning expressing approval or praise; now rarely used in modern English.

  • 🇷🇺Прилагательное, означающее выражающее одобрение или похвалу; в настоящее время редко используется в современном английском языке.
  1. Expressing praise or approval C2 formal

    Showing or conveying a positive judgment, commendation, or endorsement.

    • The critic's review was highly approbative of the new film.
    • Her approbative nod signaled her agreement with the proposal.
    • The audience gave an approbative round of applause.

    🇷🇺Одобрительный

    Synonyms: complimentaryfavorablelaudatorypraising

    Antonyms: condemnatorycriticaldeprecatoryderogatorydisapproving

  • more approbative comparative form
  • most approbative superlative form