Flirtatiously: meaning, definitions and examples

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flirtatiously

 

[ flษœrหˆteษชสƒษ™sli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น de maneira provocante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅเคฒเคฐเฅเคŸ เค•เคฐเคคเฅ‡ เคนเฅเค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช flirtend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan menggoda

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ะปั–ั€ั‚ัƒัŽั‡ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ flirtujฤ…c

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใƒชใƒซใ™ใ‚‹ใ‚ˆใ†ใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท de maniรจre flirteuse

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ de manera coqueta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท flรถrt edercesine

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”Œ๋ŸฌํŒ…ํ•˜๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุดูƒู„ ู…ุบุงุฒูู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ flirtovnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ flirtujรบco

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฐƒๆƒ…ๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ flirtajoฤe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ flirtandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั„ะปะธั€ั‚ ะถะฐัะฐะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒšแƒ˜แƒ แƒขแƒ˜แƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ flirt edษ™rษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ de manera coqueta

Etymology

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.