flirtatious

adjective

flir·​ta·​tious ˌflər-ˈtā-shəs How to pronounce flirtatious (audio)
: inclined to flirt : coquettish
flirtatiously adverb
flirtatiousness noun

Examples of flirtatious in a Sentence

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Then her composure shifts into flirtatious, kitty-cat compliance. Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 25 Dec. 2024 An image of the suspect with his mask down – captured during a flirtatious moment with a hostel employee – is the best photo yet to help identify the suspect, authorities said. Holly Yan, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024 El Zorro) switches from a suave, hopeless romantic lounging in a jacuzzi to dancing in an equestrian field — perfect visuals to complement the song’s passionate, evolving sounds and his consistent, flirtatious essence. Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 19 July 2024 Including Sally Struthers as the flirtatious Virginia. Hugh Hart, Los Angeles Times, 25 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for flirtatious 

Word History

First Known Use

1796, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of flirtatious was in 1796

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“Flirtatious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flirtatious. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.

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