approving nod

Frequency: 6.23.0 per million words

a quick up-and-down movement of the head to show approval or agreement

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Examples (20)

  • The manager gave me an approving nod after my presentation.
  • After presenting his idea, he received an approving nod from the CEO.
  • She looked at her father, hoping for an approving nod.
  • She gave a slight approving nod, indicating her full agreement.
  • With a slight approving nod, the queen signaled her consent.
  • The committee's decision was sealed with an approving nod from the chairman.
  • An approving nod from the coach was all the encouragement the player needed.
  • His mentor offered an approving nod as he successfully completed the task.
  • He simply offered an approving nod, saying nothing but conveying his support.
  • A quiet approving nod from the audience encouraged the young speaker.
  • The investor's approving nod suggested that the deal would go through.
  • Despite not speaking, her approving nod conveyed her support.
  • I was so relieved when I finally received an approving nod for my project proposal.
  • The manager responded to the new project proposal with an approving nod.
  • The director watched the audition and gave the young actor a subtle but approving nod.
  • During the presentation, the investors exchanged approving nods.
  • He didn't need words; a simple approving nod was enough to validate my efforts.
  • If you show confidence, you will likely get an approving nod from the board.
  • She paused her speech, saw the approving nod from her mentor, and continued with renewed confidence.
  • The teacher watched the student's progress and gave an approving nod.