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beckoning

BEH-kuh-nihng
adj
1
Inviting or summoning, especially through a gesture.
"She gave a beckoning wave from the doorway."

How to Use Beckoning

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In plain EnglishThe adjective/noun form of "beckon" — a gesture or quality that draws someone in.

Word Forms

more beckoning comparative, beckonings plural, most beckoning superlative

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