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approvingly Synonyms
Another word for approvingly
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• adverb (Context 1)
In a manner that shows or expresses approval, favor, or agreement.
Usage Example
"The professor nodded favorably as the student presented her well-researched argument."
Strongest
favorably
Strong
admiringly
appreciatively
positively
warmly
supportively
Opposites of approvingly
The opposite of approvingly shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
disapprovingly
unfavorably
critically
censoriously
reproachfully
disparagingly
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Approvingly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/approvingly