flirtatiously
1
6.2
- adverb
- /flɜrˈteɪʃəsli/
:
coquetamente
- She smiled flirtatiously at him, hoping he would ask her out.
- smile flirtatiously
- say flirtatiously
- laugh flirtatiously
Examples
-
"But I do think everybody needs something to keep themselves going." "What keeps you going?" she said, flirtatiously.
Fiction book (1998) -
CUT TO: EXT. Plaza Santa Maria. - DAY. Beatrice and Alsemaro walk side by side, laughing flirtatiously as they approach the steps that lead down from the church square.
Fiction book (1998) -
"Yes," she said flirtatiously, keeping her eyes on his face.
Fiction book (1992) -
I toss my hair flirtatiously over my shoulder.
Fiction book (2002) -
Maria moves behind Henry, running a finger across his shoulders flirtatiously.
Fiction book (1999) -
Then she turns and smiles flirtatiously at Mantini.
Fiction book (1999) -
"He's so adorable," my mother says of Allen, smiling flirtatiously at him.
Fiction book (2002) -
Alicia opens the front door and smiles flirtatiously at the angry farmer, Lucas, who marches over.
Fiction book (1996) -
Courtney flirtatiously removes Patrick's hands from her waist.
Fiction book (2000) -
Delightfully, they stand in a row wearing frilly dresses, smiling flirtatiously and holding their saxophones.
Academic text (1993)
Synonyms
8
6.7
In a way that tries to attract someone romantically
3
7.4
In a way that hints at sexual interest without saying it
1
4.1
Makes people want to come closer
1
9.5
Acting in a playful way to attract someone's attention
To act in a sexy, playful way to attract people
In a way that slightly excites interest or curiosity
In a way that shows sexual interest or attraction
Antonyms
How Flirtatious
Surface Forms
Morphology
flirtatiously = flirtatious (transparent) = flirt + atious + ly
The adverb is formed by the regular addition of '-ly' to the adjective 'flirtatious', so the meaning is straightforward.
Etymology
The word flirtatiously comes from the verb flirt, which long ago meant 'to move or flick quickly' and later came to mean 'to make playful romantic gestures'. So, to act flirtatiously is to try to attract someone in a teasing, playful way.