Flirtatiously: meaning, definitions and examples
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flirtatiously
[ flษrหteษชสษsli ]
manner of behavior
In a flirtatious manner typically involves behavior that is playful, teasing, and suggestive, often aimed at attracting or suggesting romantic interest. This behavior can include playful glances, light touches, or witty banter.
Synonyms
playfully, suggestively, teasingly
Examples of usage
- She smiled flirtatiously across the room.
- He spoke flirtatiously, making her blush.
- They danced flirtatiously at the party.
Translations
Translations of the word "flirtatiously" in other languages:
๐ต๐น de maneira provocante
๐ฎ๐ณ เคซเฅเคฒเคฐเฅเค เคเคฐเคคเฅ เคนเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช flirtend
๐ฎ๐ฉ dengan menggoda
๐บ๐ฆ ัะปััััััะธ
๐ต๐ฑ flirtujฤ c
๐ฏ๐ต ใใชใซใใใใใซ
๐ซ๐ท de maniรจre flirteuse
๐ช๐ธ de manera coqueta
๐น๐ท flรถrt edercesine
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๋ฌํ ํ๊ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุดูู ู ุบุงุฒูู
๐จ๐ฟ flirtovnฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ flirtujรบco
๐จ๐ณ ่ฐๆ ๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ flirtajoฤe
๐ฎ๐ธ flirtandi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะปะธัั ะถะฐัะฐะฟ
๐ฌ๐ช แคแแแ แขแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ flirt edษrษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ de manera coqueta
Word origin
The term 'flirtatiously' is derived from the verb 'flirt', which originated in the early 16th century. The word 'flirt' itself is believed to have come from the Middle English word 'flirten', which meant to flutter or to shake. This root reflects the light and playful nature of flirting as an action. The adverbial form 'flirtatiously' was formed by adding the suffix '-iously' to 'flirtatious', which describes behavior characterized by playful romantic interest. Over the centuries, flirting evolved to encompass various social contexts, often associated with courtship and playful interactions between individuals. The playful nature of flirting has been a part of human interaction across cultures, adapting over time to reflect changing social norms and attitudes towards romance.