Coquetry (Noun)
Meaning
Playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- She used coquetry to capture the attention of the charming stranger across the room, batting her eyelashes and smiling flirtatiously.
- His attempts at coquetry were laughable, but somehow endearing, as he stumbled over his words in an effort to impress her.
- The actress's coquetry on screen was undeniable, her character's playful teasing leaving the male lead breathless and bewildered.
- With a flick of her hair and a playful pout, she employed her signature coquetry, effortlessly wrapping him around her finger.
- Her coquetry was a carefully crafted art, a delicate balance of playful innocence and subtle seduction that left men weak in the knees.