permissive

Phonetic Respelling: [ per-mis-iv ]

Definition:

adj. 1 giving approval to do something; 2 not preventive

Sentence:

Mom gave me a permissive nod.

More example sentences:

Mom gave me a permissive nod.

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Synonyms:

agreeable; allowing; approving

Antonyms:

disagreeable

How many syllables in permissive?

3 syllables Play Syllables Game

Divide permissive into syllables:

per-mis-sive

Permissive rhymes:

Two Syllable Rhymes
- missive
Three Syllable Rhymes
- derisive
- dismissive
- submissive

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