affirming means that affirms. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 78 out of 100.
affirming is pronounced /əˈfɚ.mɪŋ/.
Etymology
From Middle English affermynge; equivalent to affirm + -ing.
adj
- That affirms.“an affirming smile and approving nod”
- Accepting of same-sex/same-gender sexual relationships – or, more broadly, the gender identities, sexual orientations, and sexual relationships of LGBTQ people – on the same terms as those of cisgender, heterosexual people.“We remain because we are not without hope that the liberating spirit of Christ will make itself known through our insistence upon sharing fully in the life of the church as lesbian and gay Christians. We also stay because of the vital experiences of community with other lesbian, gay, bisexual and affirming Christians — community made possible by our mutual willingness to become visible to, and vul”
noun
- The act of one who affirms something; an affirmation.