provocativeness Synonyms

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serving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate, serving or tending to provoke

The painting's provocativeness sparked heated debates and challenged societal norms.
The author's use of explicit language added a layer of provocativeness to the otherwise conventional story.
Her provocative attire drew disapproving glances from conservative onlookers.
The politician's provocative speech ignited public outrage and polarized opinions.
The artwork's provocativeness pushed the boundaries of acceptable expression.
The social media post's provocativeness stirred controversy and ignited a viral debate.
The advertisement's provocativeness aimed to shock and grab attention, but ultimately backfired.
The film's provocativeness made it a talking point but also raised questions about its artistic merit.
The professor's provocative lecture prompted students to challenge their preconceived notions.
The essay's provocativeness questioned the established narrative and presented an unconventional perspective.

serving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate, serving or tending to provoke

piquancy, stimulus, stimulation, spice, thrill, savour, tang, zing,zest, excitement

flatness, predictability, tastelessness,insipidity, dullness, platitude, blandness, thinness, tediousness,dulness

The painting's provocativeness sparked heated debates and challenged societal norms.

The author's use of explicit language added a layer of provocativeness to the otherwise conventional story.

Her provocative attire drew disapproving glances from conservative onlookers.

The politician's provocative speech ignited public outrage and polarized opinions.