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provocative

/prəˈvɒkətɪv/

/prəˈvɑːkətɪv/

provocativeadjective

more provocative

Comp.

most provocative

Super.

/prəˈvɒkətɪv/

/prəˈvɑːkətɪv/

Translations

provocantQui provoque volontairement une réaction forte, en particulier de l’agacement ou de la colère.

Her provocative comments during the meeting stirred up a lot of controversy.

Ses commentaires provocants pendant la réunion ont suscité beaucoup de controverse.

provocantQui cherche à attirer l’attention ou à susciter le désir; souvent à connotation sensuelle.

The provocative outfit she wore to the party caught everyone's attention.

La tenue provocante qu’elle portait à la fête a attiré l’attention de tout le monde.

stimulantQui stimule la réflexion, la discussion ou l’intérêt.

The professor’s provocative lecture sparked a lively debate among the students.

La conférence stimulante du professeur a suscité un vif débat parmi les étudiants.

Definitions

Causing annoyance, anger, or another strong reaction, especially deliberately.

Her provocative comments during the meeting stirred up a lot of controversy.

Arousing sexual desire or interest, especially deliberately.

The provocative outfit she wore to the party caught everyone's attention.

Stimulating thought, discussion, or interest; challenging conventional ideas.

The professor’s provocative lecture sparked a lively debate among the students.

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provocativenoun

provocatives

/prəˈvɒk.ə.tɪv/

/prəˈvɑː.kə.tɪv/

Rare; chiefly used to mean a deliberate stimulus or provocation.

Translations

provocationEmploi rare.

The general's speech was a deliberate provocative, intended to inflame tensions.

Le discours du général était une provocation délibérée, destinée à attiser les tensions.

Definitions

Something that provokes, stimulates, or incites a reaction (rare).

The general's speech was a deliberate provocative, intended to inflame tensions.