flirtatious

adjective

Definition of flirtatiousnext
as in flirty
feeling or showing a sexual attraction for someone that is usually not meant to be taken seriously feeling flirtatious a flirtatious smile a flirtatious mood

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Recent Examples of flirtatious 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 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 According to the Associated Press, Carroll has alleged a flirtatious, chance encounter with Trump in 1996 at Bergdorf Goodman’s 5th Avenue store in Manhattan ended violently. — Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for flirtatious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flirtatious
  1. flirty
  2. coquettish
  3. coy
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  • The gang has gathered, at the behest of Izzy’s bossy, flirty childhood friend Chaya (Zoë Winters), for an intervention.
    — Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 9 July 2026
  • During their flirty joint appearance, the couple bantered about sports, celebrating Swift owning her masters, and announced her album The Life of a Showgirl.
    — Elizabeth Gulino, InStyle, 2 July 2026
Definition of flirty
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  • Bubblegum pink cat-eye, white polka dots, and 3D flowers are an all-around coquettish combo, like shooting a stranger a flirty glance over the rim of your drink.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 5 July 2026
  • With sheer fabrics, lightweight materials, and vintage touches, Bella Hadid succumbed to the most coquettish piece of the moment.
    — Teresa Romero Martínez, Glamour, 31 May 2026
Definition of coquettish
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  • The juxtaposition of Louis being smiley and coy about his diversified portfolio and Regina’s cramped living situation with multiple roommates in an apartment where mice are falling from the ceiling is jarring.
    — Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • Mekies coy on Verstappen’s future Once again, one of the big talking points regarding the drivers’ market is whether or not Verstappen will remain with Red Bull (or in F1 overall) come next season.
    — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 26 June 2026
Definition of coy

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