approbative /ˈæp.ɹəˌbeɪ.tɪv/adjective 3noun 1forms 3 adjective3 •Expressing approval.[…] the approbative shouts of his half-intoxicated auditors filled his simple soul with delight and pride. — 1895 •Sanctioning officially, giving authorization or approval to something. •Seeking approval; placing great value on others' opinions of oneself. noun1 •A word or grammatical form which denotes a positive affect expressing the appreciation or approval of the speaker. formsapprobatives · more approbative · most approbative