" approbatory "

1: expressing approval;

  * e.g., " ... the candidate's views on taxes received overwhelmingly approbatory nods from the conservative audience "

•  Synonyms : 

•  admiring,

•  applauding,

•  appreciative,

•  approving,

•  commendatory,

•  complimentary,

•  favorable,

•  friendly,

•  good,

•  positive

•  Antonyms : 

•  adverse,

•  depreciative,

•  depreciatory,

•  derogatory,

•  disapproving,

•  inappreciative,

•  negative,

•  unappreciative,

•  uncomplimentary,

•  unfavorable,

•  unflattering,

•  unfriendly

1: an acceptance of something as satisfactory;

  * e.g., " ... that plan has the approbation of the school board "

•  Synonyms : 

•  approval,

•  blessing,

•  favor,

•  imprimatur,

•  OK

•  Antonyms : 

•  disapprobation,

•  disapproval,

•  disfavor