FLIRTY Synonyms: 6 Similar and Opposite Words

flirty

adjective

Definition of flirty

as in flirtatious

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uncoy

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Recent Examples of flirty The skirts were super flirty and bounced a lot and everyone in the audience looked hot. — Stephy Chung, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026 She’s also being followed by men trying to kill her, which is less flirty. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2026 Hannah Frampton is a flirty and believable Katherina Cavalieri, and McKenna Marmolejo as Constanze who movingly portrays Mozart’s wife, who has to deal with the fall out after all the fun shuts down. — Doni Wilson, Houston Chronicle, 30 Sep. 2026 While vying for the grip’s attention, Dawson would hang out on her front porch and send him flirty looks. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Sep. 2026 Palmer sparked romance rumors with fellow TV host Sean Evans after the pair have had several flirty interactions and were spotted out on a date together in June. — Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026 Crafted in Italy, the shoe features a low-cut vamp with a flirty peep-toe design. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 18 Aug. 2026 The Elleven Linen Straight Maxi Skirt is the ultimate understated outfit foundation, designed with a straight, ankle-length silhouette and a flirty side slit designed to add a feminine flair to just about anything. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026 Wear them with a flattering and flirty mini skirt like this fest goer or cutoffs for a more casual vibe. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 30 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for flirty

flirtatious

Adjective

The romantic Turing Test When Franky Vergara’s cousin asked him how to respond to a flirtatious Hinge message, Vergara, a 23-year-old living in San Diego, didn’t know how to help.

— Sneha Dhandapani, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
Bruno and Drake Confront Each Other As the flirtatious energy between Karol and Bruno and Karol and Drake continues to heat up and sparks dating rumors, both men have made their interest clear.

— Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of flirtatious

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