Approving has 6 synonyms including favorable, blessing, approval. Opposite words include disapproval. This page lists all similar and related words with Scrabble and Words With Friends point values.
Each word shows its Scrabble point value. Click any synonym to see its own synonyms and related words.
Words associated with approving by meaning or context.
Approving contains 9 letters: 3 vowels (A, O, I) and 6 consonants (P, R, V, N, G). Here is the frequency breakdown:
Approving scores 17 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends. High-value letters: V (4 pts). As a 9-letter word, approving can help clear tiles from your rack for bonus points. With 3 vowels and 6 consonants, this word has a consonant-heavy letter distribution.
Highest-scoring synonyms you can use instead:
| Word | Scrabble | WWF | Letters |
|---|---|---|---|
| approbative | 20 | 24 | 11 |
| approbatory | 20 | 22 | 11 |
| favourable | 18 | 22 | 10 |
| favorable | 17 | 20 | 9 |
| approval | 15 | 19 | 8 |
The most common synonyms for approving are favorable, blessing, approval, favourable, approbative. In total, there are 6 words with similar meaning listed on this page.
Common antonyms of approving include disapproval.
Yes, approving is a valid Scrabble word worth 17 points. In Words With Friends, it scores 22 points.
Approving has 9 letters: 3 vowels (A, O, I) and 6 consonants (P, R, V, N, G).