flirtatious

/flirtatious/

Thân thiện

She gave him a flirtatious smile across the room.

Definition

Adjective: 1. Behaving in a way that shows a playful or superficial romantic or sexual interest: Characterized by or given to light, playful, and often suggestive behavior intended to attract attention or admiration, typically without serious intent. 2. Suggestive of playful romantic interest: Having a quality, appearance, or manner that implies or invites such playful attention.

Usage

The adjective "flirtatious" describes a person's behavior, manner, or sometimes their appearance. It often implies a lighthearted, fun, and non-serious intent. It can be used in both positive (charming, playful) and slightly negative (teasing, insincere) contexts depending on tone and situation.

Examples

• She gave him a flirtatious smile from across the room.
• His flirtatious comments made everyone at the party laugh.
• She was in a flirtatious mood, chatting playfully with all the guests.
• The character's flirtatious demeanor hides a more serious personality.

Advanced Usage

• "flirtatiously" (adverb): In a flirtatious manner.
  • She winked flirtatiously.
• The term can be applied metaphorically to non-human subjects to suggest a playful, enticing quality.
  • The novel has a flirtatious relationship with the truth, bending facts for dramatic effect.

Variants and Related Words

• Flirt (verb/noun): The action or a person who behaves flirtatiously.
• Flirtation (noun): The act or an instance of flirting.
• Coquettish (adjective): Very similar to "flirtatious," often implying more calculated, charmingly playful behavior.

Synonyms

• Coquettish
• Playful
• Teasing
• Come-hither (informal)
• Amorous (though this can imply more serious desire)

Antonyms

• Aloof
• Standoffish
• Unapproachable
• Prudish

Idioms and Phrases

• To be flirtatious by nature: Describes someone whose personality is inherently playful and inclined to flirt.
  • He's not being serious; he's just flirtatious by nature.
• A flirtatious glance/look/smile: A specific, recognizable expression that conveys flirtatious intent.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. like a coquette

Từ đồng nghĩa

• coquettish