Definition

Having a tendency to express approval or praise.

Example

The teacher gave an approbatory nod after the student presented his project.

Conversation

Did you hear the feedback from the teacher about our project?

Yes, I did! It was quite approbatory, wasn't it?

I was really relieved to hear that, especially after all the hard work we put in.

Definitely! It feels great to be recognized for our efforts.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Approbatary is formed from "approbare" (meaning to approve) and the suffix "-ory" (meaning relating to or characterized by). The word "approbatory" means relating to or characterized by approval.

Memory Tip

Think of 'approving' something — 'approbare' means to approve, and '-ory' indicates it relates to that action.

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