flirtation

[flur-tey-shuhn] / flɜrˈteɪ ʃən /

NOUN

amorous advance

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dalliance flirting toying

STRONG

amour coquetry courting intrigue pickup romance tease teasing trifling

WEAK

come-hither cruising romancing

Antonyms

WEAK

faithfulness

Example Sentences

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Now that the flirtation with Warner is over, the shares are worth a look.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

Clearly, Mr. Carlson’s flirtation with Mr. Fuentes threatens to make the symptom contagious.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 11, 2025

Corn in a dip is always a flirtation — sweet, juicy, a little showy.

From Salon • Aug. 5, 2025

Despite serious flirtation, India never made the leap to a presidential system.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2025

His flirtation with the French does not last.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day