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provocative
adjective pro·voc·a·tive \prə-ˈvä-kə-tiv\
: causing discussion, thought, argument, etc.
: causing sexual feelings or excitement
Full Definition of PROVOCATIVE
: serving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate <a provocative question>
— provocative noun
— pro·voc·a·tive·ly adverb
— pro·voc·a·tive·ness noun
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First Known Use of PROVOCATIVE
15th century
Related to PROVOCATIVE
- Synonyms
- charged, edgy, exciting, inciting, instigating, instigative, piquing, provoking, stimulating
- Antonyms
- noninflammatory
Rhymes with PROVOCATIVE
PROVOCATIVE Defined for Kids
provocative
adjective pro·voc·a·tive \prə-ˈvä-kə-tiv\
Definition of PROVOCATIVE for Kids
: serving or likely to cause a reaction (as interest, curiosity, or anger) <a provocative statement>
— pro·voc·a·tive·ly adverb
Medical Dictionary
provocative
adjective pro·voc·a·tive \prə-ˈväk-ət-iv\
Medical Definition of PROVOCATIVE
: serving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate <provocative test for coronary spasm—Journal of the American Medical Association>
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