flirtatious

adjective

flir·​ta·​tious ˌflər-ˈtā-shəs How to pronounce flirtatious (audio)
: inclined to flirt : coquettish
flirtatiously adverb
flirtatiousness noun

Examples of flirtatious in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The collection is bold, feminine and flirtatious, with something for every occasion. Allyson Portee, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Mar. 2024 So much of her work is lively, gossamer, flirtatious. Elizabeth Barber, Harper's Magazine, 2 Feb. 2024 Hypnosis can transform a tough redneck cowboy into a flirtatious lady racking up men’s phone numbers. Emily Latimer, Longreads, 25 Jan. 2024 This self-unawareness can manifest as recycled, flirtatious lines that attract attention but fail to reveal our true selves. Mark Travers, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024 But Mino’s tenderness with Alex, combined with his confident, flirtatious edge, eventually won her over. Jonathan Blitzer, The New Yorker, 28 Jan. 2024 After being friends with a man for about two years, Sigourney Norman received a flirtatious direct message from him on Instagram. Gina Cherelus, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2024 The coquette aesthetic is flirtatious, playful, and charming, rooted in a sense of femininity and allure, drawing inspiration from vintage fashion, romanticism, and whimsical details. Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Dec. 2023 On the fringes of a party, Alex debates whether to discard her demure affect for a flirtatious one. Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 29 Dec. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of flirtatious was in 1834

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“Flirtatious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flirtatious. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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