flirtatious
/flɜːˈteɪʃəs/adjective
उच्चारण फ़्लर्टेशस
इश्कबाज़, छेड़छाड़ भरा, नख़रेबाज़
Core word
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behaving in a way that shows a sexual attraction to somebody, but in a playful rather than serious way
इश्कबाज़, छेड़छाड़ भरा, नख़रेबाज़
- a flirtatious smile
- He found her flirtatious remarks embarrassing.
- The waiter gave her a flirtatious wink.
+ 2 more examples
- She had a flirtatious laugh that made everyone smile.
- His flirtatious manner made her uncomfortable.
Synonyms coquettish flirty teasing playful coy
§Structures (grammar patterns) 3
flirtatious + noun
Placed before a noun, it describes behaviour, looks or remarks that show playful romantic interest.
Noun से पहले आकर यह उस व्यवहार, नज़र या बात का वर्णन करता है जो खेल-खेल में रोमांटिक रुचि दिखाती है।
- She gave him a flirtatious smile.
- His flirtatious remarks embarrassed everyone.
be + flirtatious
After be, it describes a person's nature or mood.
'Be' के बाद यह किसी व्यक्ति के स्वभाव या मनोदशा का वर्णन करता है।
- Radhika's cousin is cheerful and slightly flirtatious.
- He was in a flirtatious mood at the party.
flirtatious + with sb
To name the target, add with: flirtatious with strangers.
जिस व्यक्ति की ओर यह व्यवहार हो, उसे बताने के लिए 'with' जोड़ा जाता है।
- The actor was flirtatious with the reporters.
+Collocations 4
flirtatious + noun
smileglancelookmannerbehaviour
- He gave her a flirtatious glance across the room.
adverb + flirtatious
openlymildlyratherveryslightly
- The waiter was rather flirtatious with the customers.
flirtatious + noun (talk)
remarkcommenttonebanterwink
- She ignored his flirtatious banter and went on with her work.
verb + flirtatious
becomeseemsoundlookfeel
- His voice suddenly sounded flirtatious on the phone.
“More examples 5
- The manager warned him against flirtatious behaviour at work.
प्रबंधक ने उसे कार्यस्थल पर flirt करने वाले व्यवहार के प्रति चेतावनी दी।
- She laughed in a flirtatious way and walked off.
वह flirt भरे अंदाज़ में हँसी और चली गई।
- The heroine's flirtatious manner in the first scene hides her real feelings.
पहले दृश्य में नायिका का flirt भरा अंदाज़ उसकी असली भावनाओं को छिपाता है।
- He found the girl's flirtatious replies amusing.
उसे लड़की के flirt भरे उत्तर मज़ेदार लगे।
- Teachers should avoid flirtatious jokes with students.
शिक्षकों को विद्यार्थियों के साथ flirt भरे मज़ाक से बचना चाहिए।
!Common mistakes 1
✗ She is very flirtatious to everyone.
✓ She is very flirtatious with everyone.
Flirtatious is followed by with, not to.
'Flirtatious' के बाद 'with' आता है, 'to' नहीं।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
These words describe behaviour that shows romantic or playful interest, but the tone differs.
ये शब्द रोमांटिक या खिलंदड़ी रुचि दिखाने वाले व्यवहार का वर्णन करते हैं, पर इनके भाव अलग हैं।
Playfully showing romantic interest, often lightly and without serious intent.
खेल-खेल में रोमांटिक रुचि दिखाने वाला, प्रायः हल्के ढंग से और बिना गंभीर इरादे के।
- She gave him a flirtatious smile.
Deliberately attractive in a way that tempts or draws somebody in.
जानबूझकर इस तरह आकर्षक कि किसी को लुभाए।
- The advertisement used a seductive voice.
Playfully teasing, mostly used for a woman, and slightly old-fashioned.
चंचल और छेड़ने वाला, मुख्यतः स्त्री के लिए और कुछ पुराने ढंग का शब्द।
- She gave a coquettish laugh.