flirtatiously
flirtatiously — adverb
1. in a playful way that hints you find someone attractive, usually for fun rather
in a playful way that hints you find someone attractive, usually for fun rather than out of real romantic intent
Esme smiled flirtatiously at the waiter and asked for his recommendation.
verb + flirtatiously describing how someone acts toward a person
Mathieu leaned flirtatiously across the bar and complimented the singer's voice.
flirtatiously modifying a body-language verb (leaned)
The two dancers glanced flirtatiously at each other between songs at the wedding.
Ayesha twirled her hair and laughed flirtatiously at Benjamin's silly joke.
During the interview, the actor answered flirtatiously, teasing the host about her dress.
- coyly
stresses shy, teasing reluctance rather than open playfulness
- seductively
stronger and more serious sexual intent; less light-hearted
- playfully
broader fun; lacks the specific romantic hint of flirtatiously
用法筆記
Almost always modifies a verb of looking, speaking, smiling, or moving (glance, smile, lean, answer), describing playful body language or tone rather than a literal action.