adjective

provocative

provocative, stimulating, suggestive

She made a provocative statement.

She made a provocative statement.

The film was intellectually provocative.

The film was intellectually provocative.

He wore a provocative outfit.

He wore a provocative outfit.

((a provocative noun)) a (noun) that causes a reaction She made a provocative comment.

((to be provocative)) to cause a reaction His art is intentionally provocative.

Synonyms: stimulating, challenging, suggestive; Antonyms: soothing, uncontroversial

From Latin 'provocativus', from 'provocare' (to call forth). Describes something that calls forth a reaction.

Something that is 'provocative' is intended to 'provoke' a reaction, whether it's anger, thought, or desire.

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