flirtatious

adjective
UK: /flɜːˈteɪʃəs/
US: /flɜːrˈteɪʃəs/

  1. Behaving in a way that is intended to attract sexual interest from someone.

    1. She was being very flirtatious with him at the party.
    2. His flirtatious comments made her feel uncomfortable despite the casual setting, it was inappropriate.

  2. Characterized by playful behavior intended to arouse attraction or romantic interest.

    1. The girl gave him a flirtatious smile.
    2. Her letters to him had a flirtatious tone, hinting at deeper feelings while maintaining plausible deniability.

Synonyms

amorous come-hither sportive

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "flirtatious" in English means: Behaving in a way that is intended to attract sexual interest from someone., Characterized by playful behavior intended to arouse attraction or romantic interest..

The phonetic transcription of "flirtatious" is /flɜːˈteɪʃəs/ in British English and /flɜːrˈteɪʃəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "flirtatious": amorous, come-hither, sportive.

Example usage of "flirtatious": "She was being very flirtatious with him at the party.". More examples on the page.