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flirtatious

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //fɫɝˈteɪʃəs// UK //flɜːtˈeɪʃəs// flir·ta·tious

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.


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.

Synonyms
Origin

From flirtation + -ous.

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