coquettish

[ koh-ket-ish ]

/ koʊˈkɛt ɪʃ /

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adjective

(of a woman) characteristically flirtatious, especially in a teasing, lighthearted manner.

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OTHER WORDS FROM coquettish

co·quet·tish·ly, adverbco·quet·tish·ness, nounun·co·quet·tish, adjectiveun·co·quet·tish·ly, adverb

un·co·quet·tish·ness, noun

Her timeless look, retro style, and wounded, coquettish gaze recall classic film stars like Grace Kelly.
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Also on hand: coquettish cousin Lola, 15, and her twin younger brothers.
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She will never trade in the coquettish kitten heels for a sensible pump.
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The sun was shining when they arrived at Salon, the gayest, the most coquettish, the most laughing little town in Provence.
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In spite of that lady's advanced age, these rooms had been newly fitted up in the daintiest, most coquettish style imaginable.
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She gave a slight nod of her pretty head, accompanying the coquettish movement with a wonderful smile.
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Now his colouring is chic, capricious, and coquettish, now it is that of the most delicate faded Gobelin tapestry.
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Venturita's coquettish expression betrayed her satisfaction at seeing herself admired.
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