flir·ta·tious·ness
plural -es
: flirtatious quality or manner
the flirtatiousness of her walk
her inherent flirtatiousness was always getting her in trouble
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Lara Walsh, InStyle, 9 June 2026
On June 14, the moon will renew itself in Gemini, setting the stage for intellectually stimulating conversations and flirtatious encounters.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
The female gaze Few women photographed Monroe, and there’s a stark contrast between Arnold’s naturalistic, candid style and the more flirtatious interplay of her male counterparts.
—Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
Here, Marilyn is a superstar-to-be who’s flirtatious and relaxed, greeting a close friend who happens to be behind the camera lens.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 1 June 2026
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In a flirtatious scene shared by Netflix on Instagram, the actress can be seen risking a wardrobe malfunction in a brown string bikini.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 9 June 2026
On June 14, the moon will renew itself in Gemini, setting the stage for intellectually stimulating conversations and flirtatious encounters.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
The female gaze Few women photographed Monroe, and there’s a stark contrast between Arnold’s naturalistic, candid style and the more flirtatious interplay of her male counterparts.
—Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
Here, Marilyn is a superstar-to-be who’s flirtatious and relaxed, greeting a close friend who happens to be behind the camera lens.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 1 June 2026
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“Flirtatious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flirtatious. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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