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approving look

[əˈpruːvɪŋ lʊk]
nounpl: approving looks
olhar de aprovação
1. A facial expression or gaze that conveys acceptance, consent, or positive judgment towards someone or something
She gave him an approving look when he finished his presentation.
Ela lhe dirigiu um olhar de aprovação quando ele terminou sua apresentação.
2. A non-verbal sign of agreement or satisfaction displayed through the eyes
The teacher's approving look encouraged the student to continue with confidence.
O olhar aprovador do professor encorajou o aluno a continuar com confiança.
NYC Slang
the nod
Synonyms
approving glancenod of approvalsatisfied lookpositive gazeencouraging look
Antonyms
disapproving lookcritical gazescornful lookdisdainful glance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
olhar de aprovação
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
olhar aprovador
Alternative form commonly used
São Paulo
olhar de aprovação
Standard usage in business contexts
Portugal
olhar de aprovação
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

give someone the nod
look of approval
thumbs up
seal of approval
stamp of approval
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