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provocative

UK
/prəˈvɒkətɪv/
US
/prəˈvɑːkətɪv/

Translations

provocativeadjective
more provocative
Comp.
most provocative
Super.
UK
/prəˈvɒkətɪv/
US
/prəˈvɑːkətɪv/
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.
Synonyms
excitatory
inciting
controversial
arousing
inflammatory
thought-provoking
stimulating
challenging
Antonyms
unprovocative
nonchalant
calm
provocativenoun
provocatives
pl
UK
/prəˈvɒk.ə.tɪv/
US
/prəˈvɑː.kə.tɪv/
Rare; chiefly used to mean a deliberate stimulus or provocation.
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

provocativeadjective
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.
provocativenoun
Something that provokes, stimulates, or incites a reaction (rare).
The general's speech was a deliberate provocative, intended to inflame tensions.
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