flirtatious — behaving in a way that shows a sexual attraction to someone but is playful rather than serious
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: behaving in a way that shows a sexual attraction to someone but is playful rather than serious
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈflɜːrteɪʃəs/
Korean meaning: 장난스럽게 추파를 던지는, 바람둥이 같은
Korean pronunciation: **플러**테이셔스
Example Sentences
- His flirtatious comments during the meeting made everyone uncomfortable.
- The cat was being flirtatious with the dog, which was quite entertaining to watch.
- She's naturally flirtatious but doesn't mean anything serious by it.
flirtatious
ADJECTIVE//ˈflɜːrteɪʃəs//
behaving in a way that shows a sexual attraction to someone but is playful rather than serious
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Flirtatious moves make him cautious while the crowd grows raucous!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
16세기 프랑스어 'fleureter'에서 유래했는데, 원래는 '꽃에서 꽃으로 날아다니다'라는 뜻이었습니다. 마치 나비가 이 꽃 저 꽃 옮겨 다니듯 이 사람 저 사람에게 관심을 보이는 모습에서 '바람둥이'라는 의미가 생겼어요.
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📝Examples
“His flirtatious comments during the meeting made everyone uncomfortable.”
“The cat was being flirtatious with the dog, which was quite entertaining to watch.”
“She's naturally flirtatious but doesn't mean anything serious by it.”
“Even the grandmother was flirtatious with the young waiter, making him blush.”
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