flirtatious
adjective
flir·ta·tious
ˌflər-ˈtā-shəs 
: inclined to flirt
flirtatiously
adverb
flirtatiousness
noun
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His debut on the annual awards program’s main stage featured a live guitarist amplifying the atmospheric vibe of the flirtatious song.
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Demicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
28 June 2026
Someone may approach you with an exciting idea, an invitation or a flirtatious offer, but mixed signals around family, home or your emotional bandwidth could complicate things.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Or Desdemona, the flirtatious woman about whom a man could have suspicions.
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David Frum,
The Atlantic,
17 June 2026
In a flirtatious scene shared by Netflix on Instagram, the actress can be seen risking a wardrobe malfunction in a brown string bikini.
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Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
9 June 2026
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Demicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
28 June 2026
Someone may approach you with an exciting idea, an invitation or a flirtatious offer, but mixed signals around family, home or your emotional bandwidth could complicate things.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Or Desdemona, the flirtatious woman about whom a man could have suspicions.
—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
17 June 2026
In a flirtatious scene shared by Netflix on Instagram, the actress can be seen risking a wardrobe malfunction in a brown string bikini.
—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
9 June 2026
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 6 Jul. 2026.
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