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

Over the next few weeks, their texts become frequent, then familiar, then flirtatious. — Juliet Linderman, Fortune, 16 July 2026

There is a confidence in Las Terrenas that feels almost flirtatious. — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026

Holmes reportedly was concerned that Foxx had no intention of giving up his flirtatious, bachelor ways. — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 15 July 2026

Trump didn’t attend the trial, where Carroll testified that their flirtatious and friendly chance encounter at the department store turned violent. — Jennifer Peltz, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 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