blessing, approval, approving
(noun) the formal act of approving; “he gave the project his blessing”; “his decision merited the approval of any sensible person”
approval, commendation
(noun) a message expressing a favorable opinion; “words of approval seldom passed his lips”
approval
(noun) a feeling of liking something or someone good; “although she fussed at them, she secretly viewed all her children with approval”
approval, favorable reception, favourable reception
(noun) acceptance as satisfactory; “he bought it on approval”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
approval (countable and uncountable, plural approvals)
An expression granting permission; an indication of agreement with a proposal; an acknowledgement that a person, thing, or event meets requirements.
An expression of favorable acceptance and encouragement; a compliment that also condones.
(especially, philately) Something mailed by a seller to a collector to match his stated interests; he can approve of or return the item.
• (expression granting permission or indicating agreement): approbation, sanction; See also approval
• (expression of favorable acceptance and encouragement): commendation; See also praise
Source: Wiktionary
Ap*prov"al, n.
Definition: Approbation; sanction. A censor . . . without whose approval nTemple.
Syn.
– See Approbation.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
12 May 2025
(adjective) not tried or tested by experience; “unseasoned artillery volunteers”; “still untested in battle”; “an illustrator untried in mural painting”; “a young hand at plowing”
The world’s most expensive coffee costs more than US$700 per kilogram. Asian palm civet – a cat-like creature in Indonesia, eats fruits, including select coffee cherries. It excretes partially digested seeds that produce a smooth, less acidic brew of coffee called kopi luwak.
