flirtatious
adjective
flir·ta·tious
ˌflər-ˈtā-shəs 
: inclined to flirt
flirtatiously
adverb
flirtatiousness
noun
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Enter Hathaway as Rebecca, the new, sophisticated head psychologist who relocates from the city and quickly sparks a connection with the young woman that may or may not be flirtatious.
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Chris Feil, Vulture, 1 May 2026
The morning is lighthearted, flirtatious and creatively charged.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
Many relationships will feel flirtatious.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
In the files, Wasserman exchanged a serious of flirtatious messages with Maxwell in 2003.
—Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 20 Apr. 2026
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Chris Feil, Vulture, 1 May 2026
The morning is lighthearted, flirtatious and creatively charged.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
Many relationships will feel flirtatious.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
In the files, Wasserman exchanged a serious of flirtatious messages with Maxwell in 2003.
—Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 20 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for flirtatious
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“Flirtatious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flirtatious. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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