beckoning
/ˈbɛkənɪŋ/
inviting, signaling
📚 Meanings
- 1.
Making a gesture to invite or encourage someone to come closer or follow.
"The lighthouse beam was beckoning ships safely to shore."
- 2.
Appearing attractive or inviting; tempting.
"The beckoning aroma of fresh bread filled the air."
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The distant, shimmering lights were beckoning us towards the city.
The distant, shimmering lights were beckoning us towards the city.
With a slight nod and a beckoning hand, she invited him to join the conversation.
With a slight nod and a beckoning hand, she invited him to join the conversation.
The beckoning smell of the sea always made him long for his childhood home.
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How do you pronounce beckoning?
beckoning is pronounced [/ˈbɛkənɪŋ/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does beckoning mean?
beckoning means "inviting, signaling". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is beckoning?
beckoning is a Intermediate-level word.
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Example: "The distant, shimmering lights were beckoning us towards the city." — used to mean "inviting, signaling".
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