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

Westminster has been abuzz all week with reports that at least a dozen men in British political circles had in the past year received flirtatious messages from an unknown WhatsApp user. —Karla Adam, Washington Post, 5 Apr. 2024

The two were flirtatious at a commencement ceremony, and Mr. Shatzkin asked her on a date the next day, according to their daughter, former Baltimore Sun reporter and editor Kate Shatzkin. —Dan Belson, Baltimore Sun, 14 Feb. 2024

That song, the dance, Usher’s undivided attention were the stuff of a romantic fantasy the R&B star has been cultivating for three decades—seductive but respectful, flirtatious, and wholly charming. —Cady Lang, TIME, 6 Feb. 2024

Just in time for the summer, the flirtatious song finds the Canadian songstress and Colombian artist singing about their sweet chemistry, comparing it to the bond that Salvador Dalí and his wife Gala had. —Griselda Flores, Billboard, 29 Mar. 2024

Eventually, the preview teases a new stew coming on board, as well as deckhand Kyle Stillie and Barbie's flirtatious relationship getting some air time as they're shown embracing each other. —Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 25 Mar. 2024

The orchestra made a fabulous partner to Trifonov, their buoyant rapport flush with a nearly flirtatious intimacy. —Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 12 Mar. 2024

Samatha Ginn, always a master at physical comedy, is quirky and sweet as Jessica and her flirtatious puppet alter-ego, Jolene. —Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2024

The collection is bold, feminine and flirtatious, with something for every occasion. —Allyson Portee, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Mar. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined above