Synonyms of beckoning

beckoning 1 of 3

adjective

as in inviting

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inviting
• haunting
• intriguing
• interesting
• tempting
• winning
• enticing
• exciting
• tantalizing
• pleasing
• delightful
• pleasant
• alluring
• appealing
• hypnotic
• seductive
• titillating
• enthralling
• gripping
• absorbing
• darling
• riveting
• entrancing
• enchanting
• charming
• engrossing
• magnetic
• hypnotizing
• mesmerizing
• attractive
• galvanic
• luring
• spellbinding
• fascinating
• charismatic
• arresting
• bewitching
• engaging
• elfin
• glamourous
• captivating
• glamorous
• fetching

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• repulsive
• revolting
• repugnant
• repellent
• tedious
• boring
• irksome
• tiresome
• wearisome
• repelling
• unalluring
• obnoxious
• hideous
• shocking
• awful
• loathsome
• repellant
• sickening
• appalling
• horrible
• offensive
• horrid
• invidious
• odious
• distasteful
• nauseating
• abhorrent
• abominable
• flat
• noisome
• dull
• drab
• monotonous
• horrendous
• ponderous
• dreary
• leaden
• humdrum
• pedestrian
• jading

beckoning

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noun

as in invitation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• invitation
• appeal
• attraction
• allure
• inducement
• attractiveness
• glamor
• influence
• glamour
• sway
• bait
• enchantment
• charm
• seduction
• power
• temptation
• lure
• persuasion
• siren song
• enticement
• allurement

beckoning

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verb

present participle of beckon

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
• signing
• gesticulating
• advising
• shrugging
• relating
• flourishing
• signalizing
• pantomiming
• acquainting
• miming