beckoning

beck·on

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [bek-uh n]
- /ˈbɛk ən/
- /ˈbek.ən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bek-uh n]
- /ˈbɛk ən/

Definitions of beckoning word

noun beckoning a nod, gesture, etc., that signals, directs, summons, indicates agreement, or the like. 1
noun beckoning Present participle of beckon. 1
noun beckoning Such a wave or similar action. 0
adjective beckoning That beckons. 0

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Origin of beckoning

First appearance:

before 950

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 950; Middle English beknen, Old English gebē(a)cnian, derivative of bēacen beacon

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Parts of speech for Beckoning

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Beckoning

beckoning popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for beckoning

adjective beckoning

irresistible — not resistible; incapable of being resisted or withstood: an irresistible impulse.
taking — the act of taking.
mesmeric — produced by mesmerism; hypnotic.
hunky — Slang. (of a male) having a handsome, well-developed physique.
come-hither — alluring; seductive

All 6 Synonyms of beckoning