Word Adjective
flirtatious
adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /fɫɝˈteɪʃəs/ UK /flɜːtˈeɪʃəs/ flir·ta·tious
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.”
Etymology
From flirtation + -ous.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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