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Definition of flirtatious

flirtatious

/flɚˈteɪ.ʃəs/
flir · ta · tious
Adverb:flirtatiously
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flirtatious Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Behaving in a playfully romantic or teasing manner that attracts attention or suggests amorous interest without serious intent.

Example

"They exchanged a few flirtatious remarks across the dinner table before changing the subject."

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• Nearby Words

fliptop
flirt
flirtation
flirtatious
flirtatiously
flirtatiousness
flirter

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-19th century from the noun 'flirtation' plus the suffix '-ous'; the root verb 'flirt' originated in the 16th century as an imitative word for a quick, sudden flick or jerk before evolving to describe playful, teasing courtship.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Flirtatious. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/flirtatious
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