Synonyms of flirtatious

flirtatious 1 of 2

adjective

as in flirty

feeling or showing a sexual attraction for someone that is usually not meant to be taken seriously

feeling flirtatious

a flirtatious smile

a flirtatious mood

Synonyms & Similar Words

• flirty
• coquettish
• coy
• kittenish
• demure

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• uncoy

flirtatiousness

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noun

as in flirtation

the attitude or behavior of one who insincerely courts the amorous attentions of others

his wink might have been flirtatiousness, or just innocent playfulness

Synonyms & Similar Words

• flirtation
• coquetry
• coyness
• coquettishness
• play
• dalliance
• kittenishness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of flirtatious

Adjective

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

On April 12, the full moon in Libra will touch down on your flirtatious fifth house of love, romance and passion, bringing clarity (and maybe even a little drama) to your love life. —Valerie Mesa, People.com, 5 Apr. 2025

But there’s a flirtatious vibe to some of Whitaker’s interactions with Nurse Kim. —Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025