APPROBATORY Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

approbatory

adjective

Definition of approbatory

as in favorable

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

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Adjective

The mayors coalition argues that while any type of bond is not always favorable, addressing the state's housing crisis is necessary.

— Darrielle Fair, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
The senior Canadian official said the emerging agreement would provide greater certainty, protect Canada’s dairy sector and jobs threatened by the new tariffs, and preserve what Ottawa considers favorable trade terms with the United States.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of favorable

Adjective

The economic outlook is also largely positive despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
According to the health department, nearly twice as many sample groups of mosquitoes tested positive for West Nile virus this year compared to the same time last year.

— Katie Houlis, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of positive

Adjective

Max’s arrival is particularly propitious because Max is still sore from Nathan’s betrayal, so if Max can get on Joe’s good side by respecting his authority, Joe can reward him with the lead position.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2026
The offense has all the pieces to be one of the league’s best.

— Jon Machota, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

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