flirtatiousness

Suggestive charm behavior

Flirtatiousness is the quality of being playfully romantic or sexually suggestive without serious intent.

Someone with flirtatiousness engages in lighthearted attention-seeking—teasing glances, compliments, casual touches: Her flirtatiousness made everyone feel charming.

The word can describe a personality trait or a temporary manner: There was a flirtatiousness to their banter that night.

playful

coquettish

Playfully alluring in manner

cheeky · impish · kittenish · frisky · roguish · giggly · sassy · whimsical · jaunty · vivacious

behavior

wink

Brief one-eyed closure

  • giggleSoft, silly vocalization
  • banterPlayful, teasing exchange
  • coyAffectedly modest

tease · innuendo · come-on · dalliance · coquetry · flattery · playfulness · eye contact · smile · touch

charm

allure

Attractive, tempting quality

attractiveness · enchantment · sparkle · twinkle · chemistry · captivation · likability · grace · poise · warmth

seductive

sultry

Hot, humid, or alluring

sensual · provocative · siren · vamp · tantalizing · smoldering · bewitching · mesmerizing · intoxicating · irresistible

Categories
Opposites
romantic/social demeanor

flirtatiousnesscoldness

Low temperature state

aloofness · standoffishness · frigidity · iciness · detachment

seriousness of romantic intent

flirtatiousnessearnestness

Genuine seriousness of intent

seriousness · commitment · devotion · constancy · fidelity

social propriety

flirtatiousnessmodesty

Absence of vanity

primness · prudishness · reserve · demureness · propriety

Family

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG