Pronunciation: /əˈfɜːrməˌtɔːri/
noun a statement or action that affirms or confirms something
A1 I always respond with an affirmatory when asked if I want dessert.
A2 The teacher's affirmatory to the student's question gave them confidence.
B1 The manager's affirmatory of the proposal boosted the team's morale.
B2 Her affirmatory of the new policy was met with mixed reactions from the staff.
C1 The judge's affirmatory of the evidence led to a swift conviction.
C2 The CEO's affirmatory of the merger sealed the deal for the company.
adjective affirming or asserting something
A1 She gave an affirmatory nod when asked if she wanted more tea.
A2 The teacher's affirmatory response to the student's question encouraged others to participate.
B1 The committee members reached an affirmatory decision on the proposed budget.
B2 The judge's affirmatory ruling brought relief to the defendant.
C1 The CEO's affirmatory attitude towards innovation has led to the company's success.
C2 The board members unanimously gave an affirmatory vote of confidence to the new CEO.
formal The judge gave an affirmatory ruling in favor of the plaintiff.
informal She responded with an affirmatory nod when asked if she wanted dessert.
slang He gave an affirmatory 'heck yeah' when asked if he wanted to go to the concert.
figurative The sky's clear blue color was an affirmatory sign that the storm had passed.
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