provocative
prəˈvɒkətɪv
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Definition of provocative - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
conflict talkcausing anger or strong emotions
  • His provocative remarks sparked a heated debate.
agitating incendiary inflammatory
2.
flirtingarousing sexual interest or desire
  • She wore a provocative dress to the party.
alluring seductive tempting
3.
intellectualstimulating thought or discussion
  • The provocative article challenged readers to think differently.
challenging stimulating thought-provoking
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Origin of provocative

Latin, provocare (to call forth)

Terms with provocative included in their meaning

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dance
engage in a sexually provocative dance
online behavior
deliberately ignore provocative messages to prevent disruption
alternative genre
experimental style with electronic noise, unusual sound sources, often provocative themes
photography
person considered attractive enough to be photographed in a provocative pose
daringadj.
romance
sexually provocative or racy
provocative
intended to provoke or annoy someone
dance
sexually provocative dance style with close contact
provocative
intentionally causing conflict or excitement

Examples of provocative in a sentence

  • Her provocative outfit drew attention at the event.
  • The advertisement was criticized for its provocative imagery.
  • His provocative comments sparked a heated debate.
  • Her provocative questions sparked a lively debate.
  • The book's provocative themes engaged many readers.

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  1. French:provocant, séduisant, ...
  2. German:provokativ, aufreizend, ...
  3. Italian:provocatorio, provocante, ...
  4. Spanish:provocativo, seductor, ...
  5. Portuguese:provocador, provocante, ...
  6. Chinese:挑衅的, 挑逗的, ...
  7. Japanese:挑発的な, セクシーな, ...
  8. Arabic:استفزازي, مثير, ...
  9. Hebrew:פְּרוֹבוֹקָטִיבִי, מְגָרֶה, ...
  10. Russian:провокационный, соблазнительный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:провокаційний, звабливий, ...
  12. Hindi:भड़काऊ, कामोत्तेजक, ...
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