approbative

[ ap-ruh-bey-tiv, uh-proh-buh- ]

/ ˈæp rəˌbeɪ tɪv, əˈproʊ bə- /

approving; expressing approbation.

Also ap·pro·ba·to·ry

[uh-proh-buh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] /əˈproʊ bəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i/.

Origin of approbative

From the Medieval Latin word approbātīvus, dating back to 1605–15. See approbate, -ive

ap·pro·ba·tive·ness, noun sub·ap·pro·ba·tive, adjective sub·ap·pro·ba·tive·ness, noun sub·ap·pro·ba·to·ry, adjective

Thus far all criticisms have been of an approbatory character, and have only expressed pleasure.

The Butterfly Book |William Jacob Holland
Chorus of giggles and approbatory nods from the sympathizing audience of fifty.

The Continental Monthly, Vol. 6, No 3, September 1864 |Various
His salute now was pleasant, with reference to Charles, but the eye he cast upon his assistant was distinctly not approbatory.

Angela's Business |Henry Sydnor Harrison
Approbatory notices appeared in the principal papers and journals.

Personal Memoirs Of A Residence Of Thirty Years With The Indian Tribes On The American Frontiers |Henry Rowe Schoolcraft

Mrs. Colesworthy enfolded her in an approbatory embrace, and hurried home to tell me about it.

Amos Kilbright; His Adscititious Experiences |Frank R. Stockton