flirtatious

adjective

flir·​ta·​tious ˌflər-ˈtā-shəs 

: inclined to flirt : coquettish

flirtatiously adverb

flirtatiousness noun

Examples of flirtatious in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Getty portrayed the cantankerous but charming matriarch Sophia Petrillo, the mother of Arthur's character, and McClanahan played the flirtatious Southern belle Blanche. —Ashley Hume , Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2025

Mendoza began sending her flirtatious text messages. —ProPublica, 13 Sep. 2025

Vinnie Barbarino Was a Standout John Travolta’s Vinnie was known for his cocky swagger and flirtatious antics. —Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025

Moreover, with your celestial ruler, Uranus, also retrograde in your fifth house of love, spontaneity and unpredictability reign — this could manifest in a sudden crush, a flirtatious encounter or insane sparks with someone who is the complete opposite of your type. —Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025

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