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 Bruno and Drake Confront Each Other As the flirtatious energy between Karol and Bruno and Karol and Drake continues to heat up and sparks dating rumors, both men have made their interest clear. — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2026 Older episodes, including ones with Damson Idris, Sabrina Carpenter, Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, and that flirtatious Andrew Garfield interview, will also be available to stream on Netflix. — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026 Donovan portrayed the flirtatious Ginger LaMonica on season 6 of the primetime teen soap. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Sep. 2026 Hernández serves as the production’s general director and plays La Lota, the zarzuela’s flirtatious heroine. — Miguel Sirgado, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for flirtatious

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Adjective

The spring tones of her lipstick and blush paired well with the actress’ long, flirty floral dress.

— Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026
Vonn, who was in town for the Met Gala earlier that week, also posted a flirty side-eye comment on one of Bailet’s recent shirtless Instagram posts.

— Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of flirty

Adjective

For the slightly more modest, there’s lace, crochet, and semisheer fabrics that play a coquettish reveal/conceal game à la the scrim in Unzipped.

— Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026
Whitley’s coquettish personality and high standards resemble Libra because the zodiac sign is ruled by Venus, which corresponds to social graces.

— Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of coquettish

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