Meaning & use
coquettish
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Flirtatious in a playful, teasing way.
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She gave him a coquettish smile from across the room.
His coquettish remarks made it clear he was interested in her.
A note on using this word
Usually describes behavior meant to attract romantic attention playfully rather than seriously.
Words with a similar meaning
flirtatiousteasing
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Words with an opposite meaning
reserved
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