flirtatious

adjective

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

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What began as a flirtatious game of truth or dare initiated by an unknown account quickly spiraled into extortion. — Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026 At the bar, Britt gives him the business, but with an unmistakably flirtatious undertone. — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026 Playful, flirtatious and constantly in motion, the track proves how much energy can come from groove alone. — Brittney Williams, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2026 The couple appeared to end the getaway on a positive note after Alli, encouraged by the other women, sent Jesse a flirtatious text while out for the evening. — Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for flirtatious

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First Known Use

1796, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of flirtatious was in 1796

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