plausive
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plau·sive
(plô′zĭv, -sĭv)adj.
Showing or expressing praise or approbation.
[From Latin plaudere, plaus-, to applaud.]
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plausive
(ˈplɔːsɪv)adj
1. expressing praise or approval; applauding
2. obsolete plausible
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plau•sive
(ˈplɔ zɪv, -sɪv)adj.
1. applauding.
2. Obs. plausible.
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Adj. | 1. | plausive - expressing or manifesting praise or approval; "approbative criticism"; "an affirmative nod" favorable, favourable - encouraging or approving or pleasing; "a favorable reply"; "he received a favorable rating"; "listened with a favorable ear"; "made a favorable impression" |
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