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Meanings of approbative in anglès

Expressing or manifesting praise or approval.

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In linguistics, approbatives are words or grammatical forms that denote a positive affect; that is, they express the appreciation or approval of the speaker.

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Examples for "pejorative"
Examples for "pejorative"
1
Need is now seen as a pejorative that diminishes one's individual sovereignty.
Ebony
2
It is a pejorative charge easily levelled but difficult to withdraw.
The Irish Times
3
It's not just for the politicians that the term working-class has become pejorative.
The Guardian
4
Wales's style became known as Warrenball, a pejorative term they felt was simplistic.
The Guardian
5
That's a little pejorative, if I may say so, Ms. Y'breq.
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Usage of approbative in anglès
1
My present had the usual effect; Pompey became approbative and talkative:
The Continental Monthly, Vol. 3, No. 1 January 1863 / Devoted To...
2
Blackbeard swore at him a great approbative oath.
Kate Bonnet: The Romance of a Pirate's Daughter
3
The new president of the university arose and eyed him with a peculiarly approbative and grateful gaze.
The Titan
4
As she leaned forward listening, with her lips slightly parted, Margaret gave an unconscious little approbative nod of the head.
The Stillwater Tragedy
Approbative through the time