Finnish

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Etymology

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From kaksimielinen +‎ -sti.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈkɑksiˌmie̯lisestiˣ/, [ˈkɑ̝ks̠iˌmie̞̯liˌs̠e̞s̠ti(ʔ)]
  • Rhymes: -esti
  • Syllabification(key): kak‧si‧mie‧li‧ses‧ti

Adverb

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kaksimielisesti

  1. suggestively (sexually)

Usage notes

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kaksimielinen and its derivatives typically refer to thinking and verbal communication. Flirtatious, suggestive body language would be described with vihjaileva and vihjailevasti.