Meaning : Affirming or giving assent.
Example :
An affirmative decision.
Affirmative votes.
Synonyms : affirmatory
Expressing or consisting of a negation or refusal or denial.
negativeMeaning : Expressing or manifesting praise or approval.
Example :
Approbative criticism.
An affirmative nod.
Synonyms : approbative, approbatory, approving, plausive