Provocative - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |prəˈvɑːkətɪv|  American pronunciation of the word provocative
Brit.  |prəˈvɒkətɪv|  British pronunciation of the word provocative

adjective

- intentionally arousing sexual desire
her gestures and postures became more wanton and provocative

Extra examples

It was one of his more provocative suggestions.

She was wearing a very provocative outfit.

The minister's provocative remarks were widely reported in the press.

She was accused of being deliberately provocative.

She is one of our most penetrating and provocative critical thinkers.

...the type of provocative magazine article that is guaranteed to engender vituperative threats of subscription cancellations...

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