flirtatiously
With teasing charm
In a manner that playfully suggests romantic or sexual interest without serious intent.
Someone who smiles flirtatiously is signaling attraction, often lightheartedly: She glanced flirtatiously over her shoulder.
The word can also describe playful engagement with ideas or possibilities: The article flirtatiously hints at a sequel.
Attractive, tempting quality
- seductionEnticing someone romantically
- coquetryPlayful amorous behavior
- enticementSomething that attracts
- captivationState of being fascinated
magnetism · chemistry · appeal · charisma · enchantment · fascination · bewitchment · attractiveness
allure
Attractive, tempting quality
- seductionEnticing someone romantically
- coquetryPlayful amorous behavior
- enticementSomething that attracts
captivation · magnetism · chemistry · appeal · charisma · enchantment · fascination · bewitchment · attractiveness · glamour
wink
Brief one-eyed closure
pout · smirk · coy · saucy · cheeky · demure · arch · kittenish · suggestive · teasing
banter
Playful, teasing exchange
frolic · impish · mischievous · roguish · lighthearted · frisky · jaunty · sprightly · vivacious · bubbly