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 Mathison joined the All My Children cast in 1998 as Ryan Lavery, a former con man who quickly struck up a flirtatious friendship with Hayley (Ripa) — much to the ire of her then-boyfriend Mateo (Consuelos). EW.com, 14 Apr. 2025 On April 12, the full moon in Libra will touch down on your flirtatious fifth house of love, romance and passion, bringing clarity (and maybe even a little drama) to your love life. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 5 Apr. 2025 Within the White Lotus, adultery abounds, couples engage in power plays, and flirtatious encounters occur among old friends and strangers alike. Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2025 The flirtatious moment was one of the most unforgettable moments in the tour’s history. Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 4 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for flirtatious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flirtatious
coy
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  • Kim, however, told Spectrum News that her ideal cap is $62,000 — a number Malliotakis was coy on.
    Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 8 May 2025
  • During an interview with People magazine at the time, Hamrick confirmed the ring was a gift from Jagger but remained coy about its potential meaning.
    Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 13 Apr. 2025

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“Flirtatious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flirtatious. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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