FLIRTATIOUS Synonyms: 6 Similar and Opposite Words

flirtatious

adjective

Definition of flirtatious

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 The Team’s sale process was launched earlier this year after a dump of files related to Jeffrey Epstein revealed flirtatious emails that Wasserman had sent in the early 2000s to close Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell. — Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 24 July 2026 From saturated lids to rosy, flirtatious cheeks to scarf styling and statement hair accessories, these are the beauty ideas worth adding to your festival mood board. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 20 July 2026 Over the next few weeks, their texts become frequent, then familiar, then flirtatious. — Juliet Linderman, Fortune, 16 July 2026 Holmes reportedly was concerned that Foxx had no intention of giving up his flirtatious, bachelor ways. — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for flirtatious

Recent Examples of Synonyms for flirtatious

Adjective

When Hal wakes up in the hospital with Kerry by his bedside, things turn a little more flirty, though whether this actually goes anywhere remains to be seen.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
Crafted in Italy, the shoe features a low-cut vamp with a flirty peep-toe design.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of flirty

Adjective

For a vintage summery style, pair a coquettish white kitten heel with a navy polka dot dress.

— Natalie Arroyo Camacho, InStyle, 27 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

Adjective

However, Jets head coach Aaron Glenn was coy about whether Smith would start against the Steelers.

— Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2026
LaFleur has been coy about giving the exact status of the injury — whether there was a fracture or there is ligament or other soft tissue damage.

— Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of coy

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