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flirtation Synonyms

Another word for flirtation

Choosing another word for flirtation depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Playfully romantic or amorous behavior intended to attract someone without serious commitment; a brief, casual romantic encounter.

Usage Example

"Their harmless office dalliance eventually blossomed into a genuine, long-term relationship."

Strongest
dalliance
Strong
coquetry
banter
Weak
badinage
trifling

• noun (Context 2)

A brief, superficial, or tentative involvement with an idea, activity, or course of action.

Usage Example

"After a brief dalliance with abstract painting in college, the artist returned to classical portraiture."

Strong
dalliance
dabbling
experimentation
foray

Opposites of flirtation

The opposite of flirtation shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

commitment
dedication
devotion
indifference
aloofness
See all opposites of flirtation

• Nearby Words

flipside
fliptop
flirt
flirtation
flirtatious
flirtatiously
flirtatiousness

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Flirtation. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/flirtation
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