Dictionary Definition
approving adj : expressing or manifesting praise
or approval; "approbative criticism" [syn: approbative, approbatory, plausive] n : the formal act of
giving approval; "he gave the project his blessing"; "his decision
merited the approval of any sensible person" [syn: blessing, approval] [ant: disapproval]
User Contributed Dictionary
Adjective
approving- Expressing approbation; commending; as, an approving smile.
Verb
approving- present participle of approve