1. in a way that shows approval or agreement; with praise or satisfaction

Examples

• The teacher nodded approvingly when the student gave the correct answer.
• She smiled approvingly at her daughter’s artwork.
• The audience clapped approvingly after the performance.
• He looked approvingly at the well-organized presentation.
• The coach spoke approvingly of the team’s effort during practice.
• The critic wrote approvingly about the new restaurant.
• Her parents glanced approvingly at each other when she announced her engagement.