flirtatiously
Americanadverb
Example Sentences
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His challenging Queen Mab speech, which can glaze the eyes, here is delivered with delectable playfulness, as Mercutio sports almost flirtatiously with Romeo.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
He flirtatiously tells Shiv he hates the whole concept of Living+, disparaging the concept as "land cruises."
From Salon ● May 1, 2023
As wild and borderline horror as the score gets, there’s also humor — as in a scene where Shirley is sitting on a porch swing and flirtatiously bumping into Rose.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 25, 2021
“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
“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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