flirtatious

adjective

flir·​ta·​tious ˌflər-ˈtā-shəs 

: inclined to flirt

flirtatiously adverb

flirtatiousness noun

Examples of flirtatious in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Or Desdemona, the flirtatious woman about whom a man could have suspicions. — David Frum, The Atlantic, 17 June 2026

Here, Marilyn is a superstar-to-be who’s flirtatious and relaxed, greeting a close friend who happens to be behind the camera lens. — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 1 June 2026

In a flirtatious scene shared by Netflix on Instagram, the actress can be seen risking a wardrobe malfunction in a brown string bikini. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 9 June 2026

His debut on the annual awards program’s main stage featured a live guitarist amplifying the atmospheric vibe of the flirtatious song. — Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 28 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1796, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for flirtatious

• arenaceous
• argillaceous
• carbonaceous
• contumacious
• coriaceous
• efficacious
• farinaceous
• foliaceous
• membranaceous
• ochraceous
• olivaceous
• ostentatious