feeling or showing a sexual attraction for someone that is usually not meant to be taken seriously
feeling flirtatiousa flirtatious smilea flirtatious mood
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Recent Examples of flirtatiousThe network includes federal agent Brian Higgins, who exchanged flirtatious text messages with Read, leading the defense to question if that led to a fatal confrontation.—Michael Casey, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2025 Jane told Diddy’s defense lawyer there was flirtatious banter between her and the rapper.—Lauryn Overhultz , Maria Paronich , Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2025 This lusty trine activates your exotic ninth house and flirtatious fifth house, bringing romantic storylines, creative breakthroughs and a little adventure that spices things up in more ways than one.—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 22 May 2025 Throughout the late ’90s and early 2000s, Mel B’s style was bold, spunky, and flirtatious.—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 21 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for flirtatious
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coy
Adjective
While Feig remained coy, the audience's fervent response suggested the appetite for a third installment is real.
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Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
When are Snack Wraps coming back to McDonald's? McDonald's is being coy about revealing when Snack Wraps will return.
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