adjective
- expressing or showing approval or praise
Usage: formal
Examples
- The teacher gave an approbatory nod when the student answered correctly.
- His approbatory comments about the project boosted the team’s confidence.
- The critic’s approbatory review helped launch the young artist’s career.
- She received approbatory glances from her colleagues after the presentation.
- The committee issued an approbatory statement regarding the new policy.
- His approbatory tone indicated he was pleased with the results.