Flirtatious

Pronunciation: /flɜrtˈeɪʃəs/

Definitions of flirtatious

adjective characterized by behaving in a way that suggests a playful romantic or sexual interest

Example Sentences

A1 She smiled at him in a flirtatious way.

A2 He couldn't resist her flirtatious charm.

B1 The flirtatious banter between them was obvious to everyone.

B2 She was known for her flirtatious behavior at social events.

C1 Her flirtatious nature often led to misunderstandings in relationships.

C2 Despite his flirtatious advances, she remained uninterested.

Examples of flirtatious in a Sentence

formal She was known for her flirtatious demeanor at social gatherings.

informal He always gets a bit too flirtatious after a few drinks.

slang She's been sending me some flirtatious texts lately.

figurative The dance between the two countries was flirtatious, but ultimately led to a peaceful resolution.

Grammatical Forms of flirtatious

• past tense: flirted
• plural: flirtatious
• comparative: more flirtatious
• superlative: most flirtatious
• present tense: flirts
• future tense: will flirt
• perfect tense: has flirted
• continuous tense: is flirting
• singular: flirtatious
• positive degree: flirtatious
• infinitive: to flirt
• gerund: flirting
• participle: flirted

Origin and Evolution of flirtatious

First Known Use: 1600 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'flirtatious' originated from the verb 'flirt', which originally meant 'to flick' or 'to move quickly'. It later evolved to mean 'to behave playfully or amorously towards someone'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'flirtatious' has come to specifically describe someone who is behaving in a playful or amorous way towards others, often with a teasing or suggestive manner.