flirtatiously
Americanadverb
Example Sentences
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He flirtatiously tells Shiv he hates the whole concept of Living+, disparaging the concept as "land cruises."
From Salon • May 1, 2023
The two joke flirtatiously about eating a bat together.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 21, 2020
“I have decided that my sexual self is best reserved for private situations with those I am most intimate with. I dress modestly. I don’t act flirtatiously with men as a policy,” she continued.
From Washington Times • Oct. 19, 2017
“I have decided that my sexual self is best reserved for private situations with those I am most intimate with. I dress modestly. I don’t act flirtatiously with men as a policy.”
From Time • Oct. 16, 2017
“Now, men, we’re going to synchronize our watches,” Colonel Korn began promptly in a sharp, commanding manner, rolling his eyes flirtatiously in General Dreedle’s direction.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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