flirtatious

adjective

flir·​ta·​tious ˌflər-ˈtā-shəs How to pronounce flirtatious (audio)
Synonyms of flirtatiousnext
: inclined to flirt
flirtatiously adverb
flirtatiousness noun

Examples of flirtatious in a Sentence

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The result is fun and flirtatious. Omenaa Boakye, InStyle, 31 Dec. 2025 The vibe is flirtatious, playful and full of banter, Libra. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025 The role of Carmen was played with fiery promiscuity by ballerina Ariana Gonzalez, who was flirtatious with a fan in one scene and brandishing a knife in another. Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Dec. 2025 Similar to the coquette aesthetic, the babydoll silhouette leans romantic and retro, with an undercurrent that turns flirtatious once it’s shortened or cut to show a bit of skin. Malia Griggs, Glamour, 20 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for flirtatious

Word History

First Known Use

1796, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of flirtatious was in 1796

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“Flirtatious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flirtatious. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.

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