approbatory adj 1: expressing or manifesting praise or approval; "approbative criticism"; "an affirmative nod" [syn: {approving}, {affirmative}, {approbative}, {approbatory}, {plausive}]
Approbatory \Ap"pro*ba`to*ry\, a. Containing or expressing approbation; commendatory. --Sheldon. [1913 Webster]