flirtatious
adjective
flir·ta·tious
ˌflər-ˈtā-shəs 
: inclined to flirt
flirtatiously
adverb
flirtatiousness
noun
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The community’s letters are rangy—friendly, philosophical, paranoid, flirtatious.
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Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
On May 18, Venus will conclude its journey through the flirtatious and thought-provoking sign of Gemini and enter the sentimental and hopeless romantic sign of Cancer.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
Enter Hathaway as Rebecca, the new, sophisticated head psychologist who relocates from the city and quickly sparks a connection with the young woman that may or may not be flirtatious.
—Chris Feil, Vulture, 1 May 2026
Many relationships will feel flirtatious.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
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Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
On May 18, Venus will conclude its journey through the flirtatious and thought-provoking sign of Gemini and enter the sentimental and hopeless romantic sign of Cancer.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
Enter Hathaway as Rebecca, the new, sophisticated head psychologist who relocates from the city and quickly sparks a connection with the young woman that may or may not be flirtatious.
—Chris Feil, Vulture, 1 May 2026
Many relationships will feel flirtatious.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
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“Flirtatious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flirtatious. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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