approving Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the formal act of approving
    approval; blessing.
    • he gave the project his blessing
    • his decision merited the approval of any sensible person
  2. verb give sanction to
    O.K.; okay; approve; sanction.
    • I approve of his educational policies
  3. verb judge to be right or commendable; think well of
    approve.
  4. adjective satellite expressing or manifesting praise or approval
    plausive; approbative; affirmative; approbatory.
    • approbative criticism
    • an affirmative nod

WordNet

Ap*prov"ing adjective
Definitions
  1. Expressing approbation; commending; as, an approving smile. -- Ap*prov"ing*ly, adv.

Webster 1913