beckoning
adjective
beck·on·ing ˈbe-kᵊn-iŋ 
: attractive or inviting : appealing
… in the beckoning, golden distances of the great new westward continent …
Robert Penn Warren
Robert Penn WarrenThe most immediately beckoning aspect of Kobke's work is probably his portraiture. Sanford Schwartz
Sanford Schwartz beckoningly adverb
Over the main entrance, a constellation of electric lights flicked beckoningly off and on. Peter Quennell
Peter Quennell 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web As with any festival worthy of its reputation, Telluride offers more beckoning films than attendees can see. Lisa Kennedy, The Know, 29 Aug. 2019 An overnight visit also improves visitors’ chances of hearing the beckoning howls of the wolves. Jennifer Nalewicki, Smithsonian, 20 Apr. 2017
Lisa Kennedy, The Know, 29 Aug. 2019 An overnight visit also improves visitors’ chances of hearing the beckoning howls of the wolves. Jennifer Nalewicki, Smithsonian, 20 Apr. 2017 Word History
Etymology
from present participle of beckon
First Known Use
1786, in the meaning defined above
beckoning 1 of 3
adjective
as in inviting
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- inviting
- haunting
- intriguing
- tempting
- enticing
- interesting
- tantalizing
- winning
- pleasing
- exciting
- luring
- titillating
- delightful
- alluring
- pleasant
- appealing
- mesmerizing
- hypnotizing
- seductive
- hypnotic
- darling
- enthralling
- gripping
- bewitching
- absorbing
- captivating
- spellbinding
- entrancing
- enchanting
- riveting
- arresting
- engrossing
- charming
- attractive
- magnetic
- fetching
- fascinating
- engaging
- galvanic
- elfin
- charismatic
- glamorous
- glamourous
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- revolting
- repulsive
- repugnant
- irksome
- tiresome
- wearisome
- repellent
- repelling
- boring
- tedious
- unalluring
- shocking
- obnoxious
- hideous
- loathsome
- sickening
- awful
- appalling
- nauseating
- horrid
- invidious
- repellant
- horrible
- odious
- distasteful
- ponderous
- dull
- drab
- abhorrent
- monotonous
- offensive
- leaden
- noisome
- dreary
- abominable
- flat
- humdrum
- horrendous
- pedestrian
- jading
beckoning
2 of 3noun
as in invitation
Synonyms & Similar Words
- invitation
- appeal
- allure
- attraction
- inducement
- sway
- attractiveness
- influence
- glamour
- enchantment
- bait
- lure
- glamor
- enticement
- seduction
- temptation
- siren song
- persuasion
- power
- charm
- allurement
beckoning
3 of 3verb
as in waving
to direct or notify by a movement or gesture beckoned the bashful child to come closer Synonyms & Similar Words
- waving
- motioning
- gesturing
- signaling
- signalling
- flagging
- telling
- nodding
- informing
- gesticulating
- signing
- advising
- shrugging
- signalizing
- pantomiming
- miming
- flourishing
- acquainting
- relating