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provocative

/prəˈvɒkətɪv/

/prəˈvɑːkətɪv/

provocativeadjective

more provocative

Comp.

most provocative

Super.

/prəˈvɒkətɪv/

/prəˈvɑːkətɪv/

Translations

The artist's provocative work sparked a lot of debate.

Провокационная работа художника вызвала много споров.

She wore a provocative dress to the party.

Она надела вызывающее платье на вечеринку.

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.

Definitions

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

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