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Meanings of approbative in English
Expressing or manifesting praise or approval.
Related terms
In linguistics, approbatives are words or grammatical forms that denote a positive affect; that is, they express the appreciation or approval of the speaker.
See moreUsage of approbative in English
1
My present had the usual effect; Pompey became approbative and talkative:
2
Blackbeard swore at him a great approbative oath.
3
The new president of the university arose and eyed him with a peculiarly approbative and grateful gaze.
4
As she leaned forward listening, with her lips slightly parted, Margaret gave an unconscious little approbative nod of the head.
Frequent collocations
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