Beckoning

/ˈbɛkənɪŋ/

Synonyms for "beckoning" (19 found)

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Closest matches (4)

Noun(4 words)

allure alluring appeal appealing

Strong matches (6)

Noun(6 words)

attract attraction calling entice enticing gesture

Related words (9)

Noun(9 words)

invitation invitatory invite inviting lure pull signal summon summoning

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More general

13 entries

action appeal attract attraction attractiveness call draw entice gesture invitation invite pull signal

More specific

12 entries

allure captivating cue gesture handwave irresistible lure opportunity promise seductive temptation wave

Collocations

11 entries

beckoning callbeckoning futurebeckoning gazebeckoning gesturebeckoning invitationbeckoning lightbeckoning lightsbeckoning lookbeckoning signalbeckoning signsbeckoning smile

Inflections

5 entries

beckoned beckonings beckonsmore beckoningmost beckoning

Derivations

2 entries

beckon beckoner

Sample sentences

3 total sentences available.

Tatoeba + Wiktionary

In Japan, the "Beckoning Cat" is believed to bring good fortune to its owner.

Source: tatoeba (1106906)

The dark woods held a mysterious allure for Gustavo, beckoning him to unravel its secrets.

Source: tatoeba (11766559)

Miroslav started walking off while beckoning Anna to follow him.

Source: tatoeba (11842421)

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