flirtatious
Sending suggestive glances
Flirtatious describes behavior that playfully suggests romantic or sexual interest without serious commitment.
A flirtatious smile, a flirtatious comment, a flirtatious tone.
The word can describe people who habitually flirt or specific actions meant to charm: She gave him a flirtatious wink.
Someone flirtatious may be genuinely interested or simply enjoying the game.
Playful, mild ridicule
- banterPlayful, teasing exchange
- mischievousPlayfully causing trouble
- cheekyPlayfully disrespectful
- coyAffectedly modest
impish · frisky · witty · sassy · frolicsome · giggly · jest · nudge
Brief one-eyed closure
- hair flipDramatic head movement swinging locks
- twirlRotate rapidly, often playfully
- smilePleased facial expression
- glanceBrief, casual look
lip bite · touch · lean in · whisper · giggle · wave · blown kiss · eye contact
Hot, humid, or alluring
- alluringPowerfully appealing
- enticingPowerfully attractive
- temptingArousing desire or interest
- provocativeMeant to provoke response
suggestive · siren · vamp · femme fatale · smoldering · bedroom eyes · come-on · enticement
Teasing, insincere charmer
- coquetryPlayful amorous behavior
- demureModestly reserved in manner
- bashfulUncomfortably self-conscious
- blushingFacial reddening from embarrassment
shy · glance · gaze · sidelong · coy smile · pout · simper · mincing
Compellingly attractive to others
- engagingPleasantly attractive, compelling attention
- disarmingAllaying suspicion through warmth
- winsomeSweetly charming
- appealingPleasant and inviting
captivating · magnetic · sparkling · enchanting · beguile · sweet talk · schmooze · flattery
Full of desire
- smittenPowerfully attracted to someone
- lovestruckOverwhelmed by romantic attraction
- courtingRomantic pursuit of another
- wooingRomantic pursuit of another
admirer · suitor · paramour · crush · infatuation · romantic interest · love interest · sweetheart
teasing
Playful, mild ridicule
- banterPlayful, teasing exchange
- mischievousPlayfully causing trouble
- cheekyPlayfully disrespectful
coy · impish · frisky · witty · sassy · frolicsome · giggly · jest · nudge · wink
wink
Brief one-eyed closure
- hair flipDramatic head movement swinging locks
- twirlRotate rapidly, often playfully
- smilePleased facial expression
glance · lip bite · touch · lean in · whisper · giggle · wave · blown kiss · eye contact · lingering gaze
sultry
Hot, humid, or alluring
provocative · suggestive · siren · vamp · femme fatale · smoldering · bedroom eyes · come-on · enticement · tantalizing
coquette
Teasing, insincere charmer
- coquetryPlayful amorous behavior
- demureModestly reserved in manner
- bashfulUncomfortably self-conscious
blushing · shy · glance · gaze · sidelong · coy smile · pout · simper · mincing · kittenish
charismatic
Compellingly attractive to others
- engagingPleasantly attractive, compelling attention
- disarmingAllaying suspicion through warmth
- winsomeSweetly charming
appealing · captivating · magnetic · sparkling · enchanting · beguile · sweet talk · schmooze · flattery · smooth
amorous
Full of desire
- smittenPowerfully attracted to someone
- lovestruckOverwhelmed by romantic attraction
- courtingRomantic pursuit of another
wooing · admirer · suitor · paramour · crush · infatuation · romantic interest · love interest · sweetheart · valentine
- flirtingpickup line, wink, winking, hair flip, chat-up line
- seductionseduction, seductive, allure, beguilement, enticement
- lovingloving, adoring, affectionate, amorous, caring