Approbatory — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /ˌa-prə-ˈbā-shən/ ap·pro·ba·tion

Meaning & Definition of Approbatory

Approbatory (noun)

  1. commendation, praise
  2. an act of approving formally or officially
  3. proof

Approbatory (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. expressing approval

    "the candidate's views on taxes received overwhelmingly approbatory nods from the conservative audience"

    similar: admiring, applauding, appreciative, approving, commendatory, complimentary, favorable, friendly, good, positive
    related: accepting, warm, encomiastic, eulogistic, flattering, hagiographic, laudative, laudatory, panegyrical, praiseful, respectful, supportive, sympathetic, adoring, adulatory, idolizing, worshipful, worshipping, advisory, recommendatory
    opposite: adverse, depreciative, depreciatory, derogatory, disapproving, inappreciative, negative, unappreciative, uncomplimentary, unfavorable, unflattering, unfriendly
    near: captious, carping, caviling, censuring, critical, faultfinding, hypercritical, overcritical, belittling, contemptuous, disdainful, disparaging, scornful, slighting

Related Entry: Approbation (noun)

Approbation is a different word from Approbatory. The synonyms below are for approbation, not for approbatory.

  1. an acceptance of something as satisfactory

    "that plan has the approbation of the school board"

    similar: approval, blessing, favor, imprimatur, OK, clean bill of health, pat on the back
    related: backing, cachet, endorsement, finalization, formalization, homologation, nod, ratification, rubber stamp, sanction, support, thumbs-up, vote, benediction, goodwill, acceptation, accession, agreement, assent, concurrence, consent, countenance, liking, satisfaction
    opposite: disapprobation, disapproval, disfavor
    near: refusal, rejection, repudiation, dislike, dissatisfaction, censure, condemnation, criticism, denunciation, deprecation, depreciation, disparagement, opprobrium, reprehension, reproach, reprobation

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Approbatory

The most common words with a similar meaning to Approbatory:

admiring, applauding, appreciative, approving, commendatory, complimentary, favorable, friendly, good, positive

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Approbatory

Words with the opposite meaning of Approbatory:

adverse, depreciative, depreciatory, derogatory, disapproving, inappreciative, negative, unappreciative, uncomplimentary, unfavorable, unflattering, unfriendly

Related Words for Approbatory

accepting, warm, encomiastic, eulogistic, flattering, hagiographic, laudative, laudatory, panegyrical, praiseful, respectful, supportive, sympathetic, adoring, adulatory, idolizing, worshipful, worshipping, advisory, recommendatory

Near Antonyms of Approbatory

captious, carping, caviling, censuring, critical, faultfinding, hypercritical, overcritical, belittling, contemptuous, disdainful, disparaging, scornful, slighting

Word Forms of Approbatory

Derived words: approbatory (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Approbatory

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Approbatory

What does "Approbatory" mean?

"Approbatory" means commendation, praise. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: commendation, praise.

What is another word for "Approbatory"?

Other words for "Approbatory" include admiring, applauding, appreciative, approving, commendatory, complimentary, favorable and friendly. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Approbatory" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Approbatory"?

There are 30 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Approbatory". Common alternatives include admiring, applauding, appreciative, approving, commendatory, complimentary, favorable, friendly, good and positive.

What is the opposite of "Approbatory"?

Antonyms of "Approbatory" include adverse, depreciative, depreciatory, derogatory, disapproving, inappreciative, negative and unappreciative. Near antonyms include captious, carping, caviling and censuring.

How do you use "Approbatory" in a sentence?

Examples of "Approbatory" in a sentence: "the candidate's views on taxes received overwhelmingly approbatory nods from the conservative audience".

Is "Approbatory" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Approbatory" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Approbatory"?

"Approbatory" is pronounced /ˌa-prə-ˈbā-shən/ and divided into syllables as ap·pro·ba·tion.

What is the origin of the word "Approbatory"?

First known use: 14th century.