flirtatious
adjective
flir·ta·tious ˌflər-ˈtā-shəs 
: inclined to flirt : coquettish
flirtatiously adverb
flirtatiousness noun
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Rising rapper Miko really shines on this track with her flirtatious rap verses and captivating chanteos. 
Billboard Staff, Billboard, 9 Sep. 2022 Carden still had some nerves when taking on the role of confident, flirtatious first basewoman Greta Gill. Katcy Stephan, Variety, 13 Aug. 2022 Tavarez and Chencho bring their distinct Boricua flow while Piso adds their flirtatious spark, resulting in a catchy perreo with very sensual lyrics. Billboard Staff, Billboard, 2 Sep. 2022 The three-minute film, discovered at USC in 2017, features vaudeville performers Gertie Brown and Saint Suttle in a flirtatious courtship. Diane Haithman, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2022 Both stars later attended the 2020 BRIT Awards and shared a hilariously flirtatious on-camera moment, holding hands and leaning on each other — before Lizzo kissed Styles' hand. Amethyst Tate, PEOPLE.com, 27 July 2022 Otherwise, the group sections are a bit perfunctory, and the solos, all a little on the flirtatious side of Bharatanatyam, acquire a sameness in succession. New York Times, 24 July 2022 Tocca's Stella Eau de Parfum is a fun and flirtatious scent that invokes notes of blood orange, freesia, and spicy lily. Sarah Han, Allure, 2 July 2022 The Avery of season one and two was tough, strong, and more flirtatious than romantic. Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 14 Dec. 2021 See More
Billboard Staff, Billboard, 9 Sep. 2022 Carden still had some nerves when taking on the role of confident, flirtatious first basewoman Greta Gill. Katcy Stephan, Variety, 13 Aug. 2022 Tavarez and Chencho bring their distinct Boricua flow while Piso adds their flirtatious spark, resulting in a catchy perreo with very sensual lyrics. Billboard Staff, Billboard, 2 Sep. 2022 The three-minute film, discovered at USC in 2017, features vaudeville performers Gertie Brown and Saint Suttle in a flirtatious courtship. Diane Haithman, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2022 Both stars later attended the 2020 BRIT Awards and shared a hilariously flirtatious on-camera moment, holding hands and leaning on each other — before Lizzo kissed Styles' hand. Amethyst Tate, PEOPLE.com, 27 July 2022 Otherwise, the group sections are a bit perfunctory, and the solos, all a little on the flirtatious side of Bharatanatyam, acquire a sameness in succession. New York Times, 24 July 2022 Tocca's Stella Eau de Parfum is a fun and flirtatious scent that invokes notes of blood orange, freesia, and spicy lily. Sarah Han, Allure, 2 July 2022 The Avery of season one and two was tough, strong, and more flirtatious than romantic. Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 14 Dec. 2021 See More Word History
First Known Use
1834, in the meaning defined above
flirtatious
adjective
as in flirty
feeling or showing a sexual attraction for someone that is usually not meant to be taken seriously feeling flirtatious a flirtatious smile a flirtatious mood Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- flirty
- coquettish
- coy
- demure
- kittenish
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- uncoy