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

Bruno and Drake Confront Each Other As the flirtatious energy between Karol and Bruno and Karol and Drake continues to heat up and sparks dating rumors, both men have made their interest clear. — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2026

Older episodes, including ones with Damson Idris, Sabrina Carpenter, Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, and that flirtatious Andrew Garfield interview, will also be available to stream on Netflix. — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026

Donovan portrayed the flirtatious Ginger LaMonica on season 6 of the primetime teen soap. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Sep. 2026

Hernández serves as the production’s general director and plays La Lota, the zarzuela’s flirtatious heroine. — Miguel Sirgado, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 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