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   provocative

   /prəˈvɒkətɪv/

   adjective

   • 1. causing anger or another strong reaction, especially deliberately: "a provocative article" Similar annoyingirritatingexasperatinginfuriatingprovokingmaddeninggoadingvexinggallingaffrontinginsultingoffensiveinflamingrousingarousingagitationalinflammatoryincendiarycontroversialinformal:aggravatingin-your-facerare:instigativeagitativeOpposite soothingcalming
   • ▪ intended or intending to arouse sexual desire or interest: "a provocative sidelong glance" Similar sexysexually arousingsexually excitingalluringseductivetemptingsuggestiveinvitingtantalizingtitillatingindecentpornographicindelicateimmodestshamelesseroticsensuousslinkypassionatesexualpiquantracyjuicyrisquéraunchysteamycoquettishamorousflirtatiouscome-hitherinformal:kinkyinformal, derogatory:tartyvulgar slang:fuck-meOpposite modestdecorous

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French provocatif, -ive, from late Latin provocativus, from provocat- ‘called forth, challenged’, from the verb provocare (see provoke).

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   • 1. provocativeness noun

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   What is the meaning of provocative in English?

   • serving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate; stimulating discussion or exciting controversy Definitions and Meaning of provocative in , translation of provocative in English language with similar and opposite words. Spoken pronunciation of provocative in Tamil and in English.

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   What does provocation mean?

   • tending or serving to provoke; inciting, stimulating, irritating, or vexing. something provocative. First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English word from Late Latin word prōvocātīvus. See provocation, -ive

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   What does provocative mean in Punjabi?

   • We will try and help. What is provocative meaning in Punjabi? The word or phrase provocative refers to serving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate; stimulating discussion or exciting controversy, or intentionally arousing sexual desire.

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   What is a provocative book?

   • A provocative book might get people talking about a controversial idea. A provocative statement, such as "I hate babies," will get another kind of reaction. The action, thought, or feeling is often a desired one, called forth on purpose. In fact, provocative is often used to describe actions or ways of dressing that cause sexual feelings.

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