flirtatious

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 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. Chris Feil, Vulture, 1 May 2026 Its in-between length feels freer and more fun than a sober maxi, yet more refined than a flirtatious mini. Christina Holevas, Vogue, 29 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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Adjective
  • Venus in Cancer is bringing sweeter connections into your social sphere, and friendships could start blooming into something flirty and fun.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
  • Sabrina Carpenter—who is no stranger to a retro, flirty, cheeky bombshell persona—said the bow isn't going anywhere, thank you very much.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 14 May 2026
Adjective
  • 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
  • The desire for mental stimulation, variety and excitement is undeniable, but beneath all of the coquettish energy, something vulnerable is also starting to unfold.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
Adjective
  • There’s no point trying to be coy or cryptic about this stuff.
    Hanif Abdurraqib, New Yorker, 31 May 2026
  • Most manufacturers that have announced Wildcat Lake laptops are playing coy about pricing and availability—this is somewhat understandable, given ongoing pricing volatility and component supply shortages.
    Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 26 May 2026

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“Flirtatious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flirtatious. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.

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