viewed approvingly

[vjuːd əˈpruːvɪŋli]
verb phrase
visto com aprovação
1. regarded or looked upon in a positive or favorable manner; assessed with consent or agreement
The new policy was viewed approvingly by most employees.
A nova política foi vista com aprovação pela maioria dos funcionários.
2. observed or perceived with a demonstration of favor, satisfaction, or endorsement
The director's decision was viewed approvingly at the board meeting.
A decisão do diretor foi vista com aprovação na reunião do conselho.
This phrase is commonly used in formal contexts such as business meetings, academic settings, and institutional discussions in both Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking cultures. In Brazil, the idiomatic expression 'visto com bons olhos' is particularly popular in casual and formal contexts alike.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
regarded favorablylooked upon positivelyperceived with approvalassessed favorablyendorsed
Antonyms / Antônimos
viewed disapprovinglyregarded unfavorablylooked upon negativelyperceived with disapprovalcondemned

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
visto com aprovação
most common formal usage
General Brazilian
visto com bons olhos
idiomatic alternative meaning 'viewed with good eyes'
Portugal
visto com aprovação
formal usage, same as Brazilian
Portugal
visto com agrado
literary or formal alternative

Related Words

approvalfavorableendorsementappreciationsanction

Related Idioms & Phrases

viewed with approval
viewed with a favorable eye
viewed with good eyes (visto com bons olhos)
gave the nod of approval
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