adjective

flirtatious

fl-TAY-shuhs

Flirtatious (adjective) means behaving in a playful, teasing way that suggests romantic or sexual interest. Example: “He gave her a flirtatious smile across the bar.”

adjective

Behaving in a playful, teasing way that suggests romantic or sexual interest.

"He gave her a flirtatious smile across the bar."

"Her flirtatious texts left him wondering if she was serious."

How to use flirtatious

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishActing in a way that shows playful romantic interest.

Common pairings

a flirtatious smile flirtatious banter flirtatious glance

Word forms

more flirtatious comparative, most flirtatious superlative

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Etymology

From flirtation + the adjective-forming suffix -ous.

Synonyms

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cheeky coquettish

Antonyms

prudish reserved

Related words

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Rhymes for flirtatious

yous nous pious joyous heinous ominous curious anxious copious tenuous tedious spurious

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of flirtatious?

"flirtatious" (adjective) means behaving in a playful, teasing way that suggests romantic or sexual interest.

What is another word for flirtatious?

Other words for "flirtatious" include cheeky, coquettish.

What is the opposite of flirtatious?

Opposites of "flirtatious" include prudish, reserved.

How do you use flirtatious in a sentence?

Example: "He gave her a flirtatious smile across the bar."

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