Definition
beckoning
adjective
- attractive and inviting; appearing to offer something desirable
verb
- present participle of beckon; making a gesture to encourage someone to come closer or follow
Usage: present participle form
Examples
- She stood in the doorway, beckoning him to come inside.
- The teacher was beckoning the students to gather around her desk.
- The beckoning lights of the city drew travelers from miles away.
- A beckoning smile spread across her face as she waved.
- The beckoning aroma of fresh bread filled the bakery.
- He ignored the beckoning call of his friends and continued studying.
- The beckoning ocean waves made it hard to resist a swim.