Sunday, December 10, 2006

Coquettish Creator

Coquetry is the essential characteristic, and the prevalent humor of women; but they do not all practice it, because the coquetry of some is restrained by fear or by reason. ~François Duc de la Rochefoucauld, Maxims

The coquets of both sexes are self-lovers, and that is a love no other whatever can dispossess. ~John Gay, The Beggar's Opera.

The greatest miracle of love is the cure of coquetry. ~François Duc de la Rochefoucauld, Maxims

Coquetry whets the appetite; flirtation depraves it. Coquetry is the thorn that guards the rose - easily trimmed off when once plucked. Flirtation is like the slime on water-plants, making them hard to handle, and when caught, only to be cherished in slimy waters. ~Ik Marvel

Coquette
1. a woman who flirts lightheartedly with men to win their admiration and affection; flirt.
2. a woman who makes teasing sexual or romantic overtures.

Main Entry:
flirtatious
Part of Speech:
adjective
Definition:
teasing
Synonyms:
amorous, arch, come-hither*, come-on*, coquettish, coy, dallying, enticing, flirty, libidinous, nymphomaniac, philandering, spoony*, sportive, wolfish

Main Entry:
kittenish
Part of Speech:
adjective
Definition:
frisky
Synonyms:
childish, coquettish, coy, elvish, flirtatious, frolicsome, fun-loving, impish, jaunty, mischievous, playful, roguish, sportive
Antonyms:
serious




*I often use a thesaurus while I am writing, so I can find fun and sexy words that will spice up my story.

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