flirtatious

[ flur-tey-shuhs ]

adjective

1. given or inclined to flirtation.
2. pertaining to or suggesting flirtation.

flirtatious

/ flɜːˈteɪʃəs /

adjective

1. given to flirtation
2. expressive of playful sexual invitation

   a flirtatious glance

Derived Forms

• flirˈtatiousness, noun
• flirˈtatiously, adverb

Other Words From

• flir·ta·tious·ly adverb
• flir·ta·tious·ness noun
• non·flir·ta·tious adjective
• non·flir·ta·tious·ly adverb
• non·flir·ta·tious·ness noun
• un·flir·ta·tious adjective
• un·flir·ta·tious·ly adverb
• un·flir·ta·tious·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of flirtatious¹

First recorded in 1825–35; flirtat(ion) + -ious

Example Sentences

Bernstein and Woodward exchanged flirtatious messages, and Woodward suggested that he was bi-curious.

From Los Angeles Times

Mr Lawrence said Ms Hand was flirtatious and initiated the sex.

From BBC

Carpenter is recognised for her flirtatious summer anthem Espresso in the record of the year category - which recognises the overall production of a song, from vocal performance to instrumentation.

From BBC

Instead, the next morning, I received a short and flirtatious but totally appropriate message from J on LinkedIn.

From Los Angeles Times

A staff member who told BBC News last year about flirtatious private messages sent by the presenter said they were "disappointed" not to have heard more about the inquiry's progress.

From BBC

Related Words

• amorous