flirtatious
adjective
flir·ta·tious
ˌflər-ˈtā-shəs 
: inclined to flirt
flirtatiously
adverb
flirtatiousness
noun
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Many, many softly curled tendrils descended from all angles, giving the updo even more soft texture and brushing her neck and collarbones for a flirtatious, come-hither vibe.
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Kara Nesvig, Allure, 6 Apr. 2026
Just a day later, Venus enters the curious and flirtatious sign of Gemini, followed by change-maker Uranus on April 25, adding a layer of excitement and spontaneity.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Apr. 2026
Then, as the two warm to each other, KuveNiemann moves the mic stands closer to each other — like flirtatious strangers scooching close on a park bench.
—Theater Critic, San Francisco Chronicle, 29 Mar. 2026
Presented in somewhat nonlinear chronology, much of the play consists of two-hander scenes between Adam and individual characters, including his new love interest, the confident and flirtatious Alycia (Emma Fulmer).
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
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Kara Nesvig, Allure, 6 Apr. 2026
Just a day later, Venus enters the curious and flirtatious sign of Gemini, followed by change-maker Uranus on April 25, adding a layer of excitement and spontaneity.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Apr. 2026
Then, as the two warm to each other, KuveNiemann moves the mic stands closer to each other — like flirtatious strangers scooching close on a park bench.
—Theater Critic, San Francisco Chronicle, 29 Mar. 2026
Presented in somewhat nonlinear chronology, much of the play consists of two-hander scenes between Adam and individual characters, including his new love interest, the confident and flirtatious Alycia (Emma Fulmer).
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
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“Flirtatious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flirtatious. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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