approving
adj.showing that you agree with or support something. You use it to describe a look, a comment, or a decision that says 'yes'.
adj.expressing agreement, support, or satisfaction with a person, action, or proposal. Often used attributively before a noun or predicatively after a linking verb.
“She gave me an approving nod.”
“The manager gave an approving comment on the new design.”
“The committee issued an approving report, noting that the project had met all safety standards and stayed within budget.”
The adjective is often used attributively before nouns like 'look', 'smile', 'nod', or 'comment'.
“The UK is the first country in Europe to approve it, after approving another weight-loss pill in June.”
“On Thursday, a US District Court in Oregon ordered the US government to restart the process of approving wind projects.”