flirtatious
adjective
flir·ta·tious
ˌflər-ˈtā-shəs 
: inclined to flirt : coquettish
flirtatiously
adverb
flirtatiousness
noun
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But online Becca is different, more free and flirtatious.
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Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Jan. 2025
The creators broke down how Lively appeared to initiate intimacy with Baldoni by pulling him in for kisses while appearing comfortable, content and perhaps even a little flirtatious during private conversations while filming.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
But their latest collaboration was a chance to revisit the undeniably flirtatious energy between the two of them, evident in every conversation and every photo.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 23 Dec. 2024
Charli xcx, Billie Eilish Donate Unused Underwear from 'Guess' Remix Music Video to Survivors of Domestic Violence
During the song, Eilish adds a clever — and flirtatious — nod in the chorus.
—Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Jan. 2025
The creators broke down how Lively appeared to initiate intimacy with Baldoni by pulling him in for kisses while appearing comfortable, content and perhaps even a little flirtatious during private conversations while filming.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
But their latest collaboration was a chance to revisit the undeniably flirtatious energy between the two of them, evident in every conversation and every photo.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 23 Dec. 2024
Charli xcx, Billie Eilish Donate Unused Underwear from 'Guess' Remix Music Video to Survivors of Domestic Violence
During the song, Eilish adds a clever — and flirtatious — nod in the chorus.
—Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Flirtatious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flirtatious. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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