adj
beckoning
BEH-kuh-nihng
Beckoning (adj) means inviting or summoning, especially through a gesture. Example: “She gave a beckoning wave from the doorway.”
adj
1
Inviting or summoning, especially through a gesture.
"She gave a beckoning wave from the doorway."
How to use beckoning
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe adjective/noun form of "beckon" — a gesture or quality that draws someone in.
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Word forms
- Plural
- beckonings
- Comparative
- more beckoning
- Superlative
- most beckoning
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Rhymes for beckoning
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What does “beckoning” mean?
The word “beckoning” means inviting or summoning, especially through a gesture. In plain terms, the adjective/noun form of "beckon" — a gesture or quality that draws someone in.
How do you pronounce “beckoning”?
“Beckoning” is pronounced BEH-kuh-nihng (/ˈbɛkənɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “beckoning” in a sentence?
Here is “beckoning” used in a sentence: “She gave a beckoning wave from the doorway.”
What part of speech is “beckoning”?
“Beckoning” is an adjective.
