affirming /əˈfɚ.mɪŋ/adjective 2noun 1forms 3 adjective2 •That affirms. •Accepting of same-sex/same-gender sexual relationships – or, more broadly, the gender identities, sexual orientations, and sexual relationships of LGBTQ people – on the same terms as those of cisgender, heterosexual people.The majority of Episcopal churches that you’re visiting will be fairly affirming. — 2018 noun1 •The act of one who affirms something; an affirmation. formsaffirmings · more affirming · most affirming