Definition

In a way that is flirtatious or playful, often to attract attention or admiration.

Example

She smiled coquettishly at him, making her intentions clear.

Conversation

Did you see how she smiled coquettishly at him during the party?

Yeah, it was hard to miss!

I wonder if she knows how much attention she gets when she acts like that.

She probably does; it’s part of her charm!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Coquettishly → It is formed from "coquette" (from French, meaning a flirtatious woman) and the suffix "-ishly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "coquettishly" describes behavior that is flirtatious or teasing in nature.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'flirtatious woman' ('coquette') acting 'in a manner of' ('-ishly') to remember that 'coquettishly' means behaving in a flirtatious way.

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