provocative

[US]/prəˈvɒkətɪv/

[UK]/prəˈvɑːkətɪv/

Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. causing strong reactions or strong feelings, especially anger or excitement; deliberately challenging or inflammatory

provocative clothing

provocative behavior

provocative remarks

be provocative of mirth

his provocative remarks on race.

She wore a very provocative dress.

Marianne, with her lush body and provocative green eyes.

His provocative words only fueled the argument further.

And a provocative exihibition tries to unpick the myth about the world's most famous apeman.

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