adjective
flirtatious
fl-TAY-shuhs
adjective
1
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 notesIn 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.