Synonyms of beckoning

beckoning 1 of 3

adjective

as in inviting

Related 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
• captivating
• glamorous
• fetching

Dissimilar Words

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

beckoning

2 of 3

noun

as in invitation

Related Words

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

beckoning

3 of 3

verb

present participle of beckon

as in motioning

to direct or notify by a movement or gesture

beckoned the bashful child to come closer

Synonyms & Similar Words

• motioning
• waving
• gesturing
• signaling
• flagging
• telling
• nodding
• informing
• signing
• gesticulating
• advising
• shrugging
• relating
• signalizing
• flourishing
• pantomiming
• acquainting
• miming

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of beckoning

Adjective

Dickinson’s line readings are barbed yet beckoning, delivered with wild subtext bubbling just beneath the surface of his speech. — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 25 Apr. 2025

Israel will not hold elections at the beckoning call of President Biden or the preaching American media. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 21 Mar. 2024

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

Noun

At a point in the country’s history in which the possibility of making a living wage, much less achieving the American Dream, seems ever dimmer, TikTok might appear to be a potential solution—an online frontier beckoning to those who are daring and persistent enough to conquer it. — Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 27 Dec. 2025

Sine later told Sportico the firm’s financial arrangements with the Terrapins were similar to those with Oregon State, although Maryland—at Blueprint’s beckoning—has declined to publicly disclose those details, even in response to open records requests. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 15 Dec. 2025

Is a profound transformation beckoning? — Usa Today, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025

Verb

One person reported hearing an evil voice beckoning the two into the mansion. — Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 25 Sep. 2026

Later, in her dying moments, Wuornos sees Lizzie beckoning to her. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2026

Each fall vast portions of the country are blanketed with palettes of colorful foliage beckoning leaf peepers to come enjoy the dazzling displays. — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

All day long, my feed serves up a parade of pretty platforms and squishy sandals, beckoning me to part with my savings. — Rhoda Feng, New Yorker, 31 July 2026

And Fado, Portugal's soulful genre of music, spills out of restaurant windows, beckoning people inside for a bica (a small coffee) or a bite to eat. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026

Between the gold-medal trout streams winding through the valleys and the canyons beckoning whitewater boaters, the rivers of Colorado contribute $19 billion per year through recreation alone. — Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 1 July 2026

Now that summer has officially arrived, this is a fine time to enjoy the great outdoors — beaches are beckoning, trails must be climbed and parks can be explored. — Ed Silverman, STAT, 26 June 2026

Although pests might not be welcome, some garages are practically beckoning them in; in fact, one of the most pest-friendly places in a home is the garage. — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 25 June 2026