approvingly
|ap-prov-ing-ly|
B2
/əˈpruː.vɪŋ.li/
(approve)
official agreement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'approvingly' originates from the verb 'approve,' which comes from the Latin word 'approbare,' where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'probare' meant 'to test or prove.'
Historical Evolution
'approbare' transformed into the Old French word 'aprover,' and eventually became the modern English word 'approve' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to test or prove something,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to agree or accept something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that shows approval or agreement.
She nodded approvingly at the student's answer.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35