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pro·voc·a·tive
 provocative
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- pronunciation:
- pr
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tihv
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
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adjective |
| definition: |
likely or serving to provoke; stimulating or arousing.
He hit the man after he made a provocative remark about his family.The provocative newspaper editorial started a political controversy.This sensual novel was considered highly provocative at the time of its publication.The dancers moved in a provocative way.- antonyms:
- banal, decorous, neutral, unprovocative
- similar words:
- inflammatory, piquant
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| related words: |
interesting, lascivious, obscene, sultry, vivid |
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| derivations: |
provocatively (adv.), provocativeness (n.) |
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