adj
Meaning 1
Laudable, praisable.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: rare
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
plausive
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Pronunciation
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/ˈplɔːzɪv/
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adj
Meaning 2
Applauding; showing praise.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
adj
Meaning 3
Plausible (obtaining approbation), specious (having an attractive appearance intended to obtain a favorable response).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
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adjective satellite
Meaning 4
expressing or manifesting praise or approval
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- approbative criticism
- an affirmative nod
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: approving, affirmative, approbative, approbatory
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
From Latin plaus-, from Latin plaudere (“to applaud”) + -ive.