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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Conversations are flirtatious and direct, so expect bold texts and spontaneous meetings. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 22 May 2025 This is a marvelous role for Skarsgard, who gets to play up Gustav’s self-importance and lack of accountability along with his flirtatious charm as the movie progresses. David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2025 Halle Berry had fans buzzing over the weekend after posting a cheeky and flirtatious video with her boyfriend, musician Van Hunt, which caused a fan to reach out to Berry with a bold request. Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 13 May 2025 Once the sun enters fellow air sign Gemini, look forward to lots more fun and flirtatious vibes. Nina Kahn, StyleCaster, 28 Apr. 2025 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 3 Jun. 2025.

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