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View usage for: kittenish in British English (ˈkɪtənɪʃ) adjective2. (of a woman) flirtatious, esp coyly flirtatious Derived forms kittenishly (ˈkittenishly) adverb kittenishness (ˈkittenishness) noun kittenish in American English (ˈkɪtənɪʃ) adjective like a kitten; playful; frisky; often, playfully coy Derived forms kittenishly (ˈkittenishly) adverb kittenishness (ˈkittenishness) noun Examples of 'kittenish' in a sentencekittenish Anna stared back into her old friend's kittenish face, glad she'd had some warning, glad she didn't look as shocked as Nicole did. Synonyms of 'kittenish'playful, spirited, lively, cheerful More Synonyms of kittenish Definition lively and flirtatious pouting, kittenish waifs Synonyms cheerful joyous fun-loving frolicsome ludic (literary) sportive larkish (informal) Additional synonymsShe gave him a coquettish glance. Synonyms flirtatious, inviting, arch, teasing, coy, dallying, amorous, flirty, flighty, come-hither (informal) Definition affectedly shy and modest a coy smile Synonyms modest, retiring, shy, shrinking, arch, timid, self-effacing, demure, flirtatious, bashful, prudish, aw-shucks, skittish, coquettish, kittenish, overmodest He was dashing and flirtatious. Synonyms teasing, flirty, coquettish, amorous, come-on (informal), arch, enticing, provocative, coy, come-hither, sportive- kitchen
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Additional synonymsDefinition lively, high-spirited, or playful His horse was feeling frisky. Synonyms lively, spirited, romping, playful, bouncy, high-spirited, rollicking, in high spirits, full of beans (informal), coltish, kittenish, frolicsome, ludic (literary), sportive, full of joie de vivre Definition merry and playful Synonyms playful, gay, lively, merry, sprightly, wanton (archaic), rollicking, frisky, full of beans (informal), coltish, kittenish, ludic (literary), sportiveDefinition mischievous He is known for his impish sense of humour. Synonyms mischievous, devilish, roguish, rascally, elfin, puckish, waggish, sportive, prankish Definition vivacious or animated She had a sweet, lively personality. Synonyms animated, spirited, quick, keen, active, alert, dynamic, sparkling, vigorous, cheerful, energetic, outgoing, merry, upbeat (informal), brisk, bubbly, nimble, agile, perky, chirpy (informal), sparky, sprightly, vivacious, frisky, gay (old-fashioned), alive and kicking, spry, chipper (informal), blithe, full of beans (informal), frolicsome, full of pep (informal), blithesome, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed Definition full of mischief She rocks back and forth on her chair like a mischievous child. Synonyms naughty, bad, troublesome, wayward, exasperating, playful, rascally, impish, roguish, vexatious, puckish, frolicsome, arch, ludic (literary), sportive, badly behaved He had a puckish sense of humour. Synonyms mischievous, teasing, naughty, sly, playful, whimsical, impish, roguish, frolicsome, ludic (literary), waggish, sportiveDefinition showing liveliness or courage He wanted merely to provoke a spirited debate. Synonyms lively, vigorous, energetic, animated, game, active, bold, sparkling, have-a-go (informal), courageous, ardent, feisty (informal), plucky, high-spirited, sprightly, vivacious, spunky (informal), mettlesome, (as) game as Ned Kelly (Australian, slang) Definition lively and active the sprightly 85-year-old president Synonyms lively, spirited, active, energetic, animated, brisk, nimble, agile, jaunty, gay (old-fashioned), perky, vivacious, spry, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed Definition full of energy and enthusiasm a beautiful, vivacious and charming young woman Synonyms lively, spirited, vital, gay (old-fashioned), bubbling, sparkling, cheerful, jolly, animated, merry, upbeat (informal), high-spirited, ebullient, chirpy (informal), sparky, scintillating, sprightly, effervescent, full of life, full of beans (informal), frolicsome, sportive, light-hearted |