flirtatious

adj — 2 senses

flirtatious

adj

/flɚˈteɪʃəs/

Etymology From flirtation + -ous.

1

Of or pertaining to flirtation.

  • Yes yes, forgive a young woman her flirtatious pleasantries.2013, Kazerad, Gaius: Fail to tremble with fear, in: Prequel -or- Making a Cat Cry: The Adventure (webcomic), March 08 2013
  • flirtatious behaviour
1 more example
  • flirtatious smile
2

Of a person Having a tendency to flirt often.

  • flirtatious man
Synonyms
cheeky, coquettish
Antonyms
prudish, reserved
Derived terms
flirtatiously, flirtatiousness, unflirtatious
Related terms
flirtation, flirter, flirtily, flirtiness, flirtingly, flirt, flirty

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