flirtatious
adjective
flir·ta·tious
ˌflər-ˈtā-shəs 
: inclined to flirt : coquettish
flirtatiously
adverb
flirtatiousness
noun
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Within the White Lotus, adultery abounds, couples engage in power plays, and flirtatious encounters occur among old friends and strangers alike.
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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
According to Véronique Nyberg, senior perfumer at Molton Brown, strawberries are also a natural aphrodisiac and add a sensual and luscious quality, making the wearer feel just a little more flirtatious.
—Venus Wong, Refinery29, 1 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
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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
According to Véronique Nyberg, senior perfumer at Molton Brown, strawberries are also a natural aphrodisiac and add a sensual and luscious quality, making the wearer feel just a little more flirtatious.
—Venus Wong, Refinery29, 1 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
See All Example Sentences for flirtatious
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“Flirtatious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flirtatious. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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