Word
flirtatious
Phoneticsflir·ta·tious, stress on the second syllable
US/fɫɝˈteɪʃəs/
UK/flɜːtˈeɪʃəs/
Definition
adj. behaving in a way that shows you are interested in someone in a romantic or sexual way. You use this to describe playful or teasing actions that suggest a possible relationship.
adj. behaving in a manner intended to attract or seduce a romantic or sexual partner. Often describes playful, teasing, or suggestive conduct.
Examples
“He sent her a flirtatious text message.”
“The two actors shared a flirtatious glance that made the audience wonder if they would end up together in the movie.”
“While their conversation began as a simple exchange of ideas, it quickly turned flirtatious as they discovered a shared interest in the same obscure hobbies.”
Examples
simple
“He sent her a flirtatious text message.”
contextual
“The two actors shared a flirtatious glance that made the audience wonder if they would end up together in the movie.”
complex
“While their conversation began as a simple exchange of ideas, it quickly turned flirtatious as they discovered a shared interest in the same obscure hobbies.”
Real-World Examples
“Subjects also said they desired their real partner more after the flirtatious interaction at the bar .” Etymology
From flirtation + -ous.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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