affirming

Definitions

Stating as a fact; asserting strongly and publicly.

Offering emotional support or encouragement.

Validating or confirming the validity of something.

Examples

The teacher gave an affirming nod to encourage the student during the presentation.

She found the therapist's affirming words to be a great source of comfort during a difficult time.

Synonyms

assertive confirming supportive validating approving positive corroborating

Antonyms

denying contradicting negating refuting disapproving rejecting opposing