feeling or showing a sexual attraction for someone that is usually not meant to be taken seriously
feeling flirtatiousa flirtatious smilea flirtatious mood
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Recent Examples of flirtatiousEnter 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
With sheer fabrics, lightweight materials, and vintage touches, Bella Hadid succumbed to the most coquettish piece of the moment.
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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.
There’s no point trying to be coy or cryptic about this stuff.
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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.