provocative Synonyms
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- inspiring
- incendiary
- explosive
- instigative
- inflammatory
- motivative
- triggering
- instigating
- inciting
- inspirational
- piquing
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provocative Meaning
provocative (a)
serving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate; stimulating discussion or exciting controversy
provocative (s)
intentionally arousing sexual desire
provocative Sentence Examples
- Her choice of clothing was quite provocative, drawing attention wherever she went.
- The artist's latest exhibit featured provocative imagery that challenged societal norms.
- His remarks during the debate were intentionally provocative, stirring up controversy among the audience.
- The movie's provocative scenes sparked debate about censorship and artistic expression.
- The politician's speech was filled with provocative language, inciting anger among certain groups.
- She enjoyed writing provocative essays that challenged readers' beliefs and assumptions.
- The provocative dance routine pushed the boundaries of traditional performance art.
- The comedian's jokes were often provocative, pushing the limits of what was considered acceptable humor.
- His behavior at the party was seen as provocative, causing discomfort among the guests.
- The advertisement's provocative imagery was meant to grab attention and generate buzz for the product.
FAQs About the word provocative
serving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate; stimulating discussion or exciting controversy, intentionally arousing sexual desire
edgy, stimulating, motivational, charged, motivating, provoking,exciting, inspiring, incendiary, explosive
noninflammatory, noninflammatory,,subduing, subduing
Her choice of clothing was quite provocative, drawing attention wherever she went.
The artist's latest exhibit featured provocative imagery that challenged societal norms.
His remarks during the debate were intentionally provocative, stirring up controversy among the audience.
The movie's provocative scenes sparked debate about censorship and artistic expression.