How to Use flirtatious in a Sentence

flirtatious

adjective
  • But many of the men saw the women as amused, even flirtatious.
    The Economist, 19 Dec. 2017
  • The Dolphins, Vikings and Colts were among the flirtatious, Shover said.
    Kent Somers, azcentral, 19 May 2020
  • But even their small talk has a flirtatious tone to it.
    Iana Murray, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2021
  • Their goofy, flirtatious meet-cute scenes are the film’s high point.
    Armond White, National Review, 9 Feb. 2022
  • There seems to be a bit of flirtatious energy between the two of you in the film.
    Derek Lawrence, EW.com, 23 June 2021
  • But the record is much more than a flirtatious shot in the British pop star’s direction.
    Michael Saponara, Billboard, 6 May 2022
  • Texts that cross the line between flirtatious and creepy.
    Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 2 July 2017
  • Since then, the moment has been memed to the moon and back, with fans even going as far to call the encounter flirtatious.
    Seventeen, 23 June 2022
  • At first, their flirtatious glances are a playful cat-and-mouse game.
    David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2024
  • Some were flirtatious, asking her to meet him late at night.
    Nathaniel Popper and Katie Benner, New York Times, 12 Sep. 2017
  • Aileen taught me how to snap a hand fan, a remarkably flirtatious skill.
    Krista Stevens, Longreads, 5 Sep. 2024
  • A flirtatious text message might give you some amorous ideas.
    Jeraldine Saunders, The Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2017
  • This mini is strapless and adorned with feathers along the hem for a flirtatious touch.
    Julie Tong, Vogue, 1 July 2024
  • The two share a flirtatious look before Lucy, armed with a bottle of champagne, asks if Lake wants to hang out with her.
    Max Gao, Vulture, 13 June 2021
  • In the clip, the couple are walking the red carpet when Kate gives William a little pat on the butt in an adorably flirtatious gesture.
    Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 20 Feb. 2023
  • Lawrence was a man with a very flirtatious manner and had a wonderful heart.
    courant.com, 27 Sep. 2019
  • Dez, strongly performed by Joshua Boone, is the group’s flirtatious hot-head.
    Ayanna Prescod, Variety, 26 Jan. 2022
  • Then there are your closed-lip smile, your flirtatious smile, your guilty smile, and your lopsided smile.
    Myra Sack, BostonGlobe.com, 8 June 2022
  • That said, your partner must be up to speed with the gift of gab – able to chat about anything and maintain flirtatious (and newsy) text threads throughout the day.
    Rebecca Gordon, Harper's BAZAAR, 18 June 2019
  • And those men were also more likely to call the researcher later and be flirtatious with her.
    The Atlantic, 20 Apr. 2020
  • On the night of the killing, Bernstein and Woodward exchanged flirtatious text messages.
    Christopher Goffard, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2024
  • But Lawrence moved out and hooked up with a flirtatious bank teller while Issa was in Malibu, so that may be that.
    Chris Barton, latimes.com, 26 May 2017
  • Guest stars Sarah Michelle Gellar in a dual role as Ross’s girlfriend and a flirtatious nurse.
    Kara Baskin, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Feb. 2021
  • Venus in Aries is upfront and direct, so don't be surprised if your flirtatious side takes a front seat this month.
    Elizabeth Gulino, refinery29.com, 19 Mar. 2021
  • The Avery of season one and two was tough, strong, and more flirtatious than romantic.
    Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 14 Dec. 2021
  • Asking was my way of being flirtatious but asking was also the right thing to do, right?
    Destiny Lavigne, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2020
  • Belle of the Ball Grocery store carnations take on a new look in this frilly, flirtatious Valentine’s Day gift.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Jan. 2023
  • You’ll be called toward fun and flirtatious interactions in the middle of the month.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2021
  • On the fringes of a party, Alex debates whether to discard her demure affect for a flirtatious one.
    Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 29 Dec. 2023
  • Rosy cheeks, glossy lips and fluttery lashes at her outer corners added to the flirtatious vibe.
    Allure, 21 Dec. 2022

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