Synonyms of flirtation

flirtation

noun

as in flirtatiousness

the attitude or behavior of one who insincerely courts the amorous attentions of others

somehow got the bizarre notion that flirtation was appropriate during a job interview

Synonyms & Similar Words

• flirtatiousness
• coquetry
• coyness
• coquettishness
• play
• dalliance
• kittenishness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of flirtation

And yet Melody also clearly engaged in some level of showmance — or at least super-duper mutual flirtation — with Drew, making for one of the franchise’s oddest romantic partnerships yet. — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2026

Further complications ensue as Wyatt and Kai’s flirtation escalates in ways that are supposed to make viewers feel uncomfortable, but not grossed out. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026

Despite their pointy protrusions, the sculptures are not spiky enough to leave a mark; and despite their flirtations with touchy subject matter, none of the works—not even the 9/11 ones—are vulgar enough to get Wolfson in hot water. — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 23 Sep. 2026

This extends to the series building a side plot around McConaughey’s recurring flirtation with launching a bid for the Texas governorship. — Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026

Maluma’s playful, confident verses add another layer of flirtation, while Shakira’s unmistakable vocals bring both sensuality and command to the track. — Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2026

After years of upheaval in Florida State athletics—including a then-unprecedented flirtation with private equity and a bitter legal fight with the Atlantic Coast Conference—the school has parted ways with athletic director Michael Alford. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 14 Sep. 2026

But also, an increasing number of Latin artists are staking their own claims to complexity, such as Fuerza Regida, who detoured their corridos into Jersey club, or DJ duo Røz, who pepper their festival sets with electro-rock flirtations. — Suzy Exposito, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Those inside Netflix, per individuals with close knowledge of the company, are downplaying the significance of this theatrical flirtation. — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026