flirtatious

as in flirty
feeling or showing a sexual attraction for someone that is usually not meant to be taken seriously feeling flirtatious a flirtatious smile a flirtatious mood

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Recent Examples of flirtatious In his 20s, Reinaldo gallivanted about Europe making full use of his youth, looks, means, brains, and flirtatious charm. Air Mail, 29 Mar. 2025 Saxon is extremely direct, confrontational and looking to have some flirtatious fun while on vacation. Lisa Stardust, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025 Plus, the bottle itself, wrapped in a flirtatious black bow, looks like it’s all dressed up for a date. Jenny Berg, Allure, 3 Mar. 2025 With a flirtatious smile, Ito pulls away her hand when Ataide attempts to kiss it. Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for flirtatious

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“Flirtatious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flirtatious. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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