Definition of provocative in English:

provocative

adjective prəˈvɒkətɪvprəˈvɑkədɪv

1Causing anger or another strong reaction, especially deliberately.
a provocative article
provocative remarks about foreign policy
Example sentencesExamples
- The Passionate Eye airs provocative documentaries on leading social and political issues of the day.
- Of course, politics could and should be made more accessible, interesting, provocative.
- Let me change the subject away from race, to Leroi's provocative remarks about beauty and deformity.
- Leading on from this, the article turns provocative when it addresses English and the vexed matter of case.
- The FBU believe that the government is being deliberately provocative, and it is difficult not to share the view.
- How is such a rewritten text disturbing, interesting, assaultive, provocative?
- We don't know whether it is, but it is a highly controversial and provocative book.
- We value good writing, as we value controversial and provocative ideas, for their own sake.
- It is passionate yet considered, provocative yet clearly reasoned - and gave me much food for thought.
- During that time they managed to be thoughtful, provocative and, heavens above, interesting.
- To be deliberately provocative, I asked him to call this period the Toronto new wave.
- On a wide range of issues he has penned important and provocative academic articles.
- These essays provide a variety of interesting, provocative perspectives on science in Canada.
- Nambisan's on a roll; he also has a provocative article on the ethics of sting operations.
- I feel fairly sure that your article was deliberately provocative.
- Two distinct reasons are offered for this deliberately provocative conclusion.
- I was very pleased to be asked to comment on the engaging and provocative articles in this volume.
- In 1989 and 1990 there was a spate of provocative articles on the country's past.
- British officials strongly advised against the move, warning that it could be seen as provocative or even insulting.
- Stapleton's approach is an extreme one, and perhaps deliberately provocative.
Synonyms
annoying, irritating, exasperating, infuriating, provoking, maddening, goading, vexing, galling
affronting, insulting, offensive, inflaming, rousing, arousing, inflammatory, incendiary, controversial
informal aggravating, in-your-face
rare instigative, agitative
1. 1.1 Intended or intending to arouse sexual desire or interest.
  a provocative sidelong glance
  Example sentencesExamples
  The fashion industry dresses them in sexually provocative clothing.
  When I opened them a tall, brunette woman in a provocative green dress stood before me.
  The effect of provocative bra ads on billboards may well be just as arousing as that of Desmond's Celebrity Babes.
  In the interwar period there was little more provocative in the arts than a woman in command, celebrating the eroticism of the body.
  Underneath his carping about provocative dress is a jealous and irrational partner.
  Glasgow is not the first place where the Ipswich band's deliberately provocative clothing has caused outrage.
  She's especially lucky in regards to the film's provocative treatment of sexuality.
  It is sexy and glamorous like a rose bouquet, and provocative and intense!
  Anything deemed to be too sexy, provocative, or disrespectful would be denied.
  In fact, cultures that frown upon eye contact as sexually provocative may have a point.
  The provocative swimwear became a symbol of a Coast offering sun, surf, warmth and excitement.
  Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor and Hedy Lamarr were the provocative, sensual kind.
  Synonyms
  sexy, sexually arousing, sexually exciting, alluring, seductive, tempting, suggestive, inviting, tantalizing, titillating
  indecent, pornographic, indelicate, immodest, shameless
  erotic, sensuous, slinky, passionate, sexual, piquant, racy, juicy, risqué, raunchy, steamy, coquettish, amorous, flirtatious, come-hither
  informal kinky, tarty
  vulgar slang fuck-me

Derivatives

provocativeness

noun

There is a refreshing simple charm and provocativeness to many of these narratives that is perhaps a result of simply not being overwrought by academic rhetoric and formal writing training.
Example sentencesExamples
- In this regard, there is a recurrent provocativeness in Weick's analyses, coupled with an impish spirit that often dances beneath his elegant prose.
- Although Foster does have a slight grumble at the ‘curiously late’ analysis of Ireland's entry into the EU, he welcomes the provocativeness of Ferriter's analysis of the transformation throughout the century in question
- When a modern artist or filmaker makes a work criticising Christianity or capitalism the BBC usually goes out of its way to explain the rationale for its provocativeness.

Origin

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

Definition of provocative in US English:

provocative

adjectiveprəˈväkədivprəˈvɑkədɪv

1Causing annoyance, anger, or another strong reaction, especially deliberately.
a provocative article
provocative remarks about foreign policy
Example sentencesExamples
- These essays provide a variety of interesting, provocative perspectives on science in Canada.
- Nambisan's on a roll; he also has a provocative article on the ethics of sting operations.
- On a wide range of issues he has penned important and provocative academic articles.
- During that time they managed to be thoughtful, provocative and, heavens above, interesting.
- To be deliberately provocative, I asked him to call this period the Toronto new wave.
- Leading on from this, the article turns provocative when it addresses English and the vexed matter of case.
- The Passionate Eye airs provocative documentaries on leading social and political issues of the day.
- I was very pleased to be asked to comment on the engaging and provocative articles in this volume.
- In 1989 and 1990 there was a spate of provocative articles on the country's past.
- Two distinct reasons are offered for this deliberately provocative conclusion.
- How is such a rewritten text disturbing, interesting, assaultive, provocative?
- I feel fairly sure that your article was deliberately provocative.
- The FBU believe that the government is being deliberately provocative, and it is difficult not to share the view.
- We value good writing, as we value controversial and provocative ideas, for their own sake.
- Stapleton's approach is an extreme one, and perhaps deliberately provocative.
- We don't know whether it is, but it is a highly controversial and provocative book.
- It is passionate yet considered, provocative yet clearly reasoned - and gave me much food for thought.
- British officials strongly advised against the move, warning that it could be seen as provocative or even insulting.
- Of course, politics could and should be made more accessible, interesting, provocative.
- Let me change the subject away from race, to Leroi's provocative remarks about beauty and deformity.
Synonyms
annoying, irritating, exasperating, infuriating, provoking, maddening, goading, vexing, galling
1. 1.1 Arousing sexual desire or interest, especially deliberately.
  Example sentencesExamples
  Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor and Hedy Lamarr were the provocative, sensual kind.
  Underneath his carping about provocative dress is a jealous and irrational partner.
  She's especially lucky in regards to the film's provocative treatment of sexuality.
  When I opened them a tall, brunette woman in a provocative green dress stood before me.
  The effect of provocative bra ads on billboards may well be just as arousing as that of Desmond's Celebrity Babes.
  The fashion industry dresses them in sexually provocative clothing.
  In fact, cultures that frown upon eye contact as sexually provocative may have a point.
  It is sexy and glamorous like a rose bouquet, and provocative and intense!
  Anything deemed to be too sexy, provocative, or disrespectful would be denied.
  In the interwar period there was little more provocative in the arts than a woman in command, celebrating the eroticism of the body.
  The provocative swimwear became a symbol of a Coast offering sun, surf, warmth and excitement.
  Glasgow is not the first place where the Ipswich band's deliberately provocative clothing has caused outrage.
  Synonyms
  sexy, sexually arousing, sexually exciting, alluring, seductive, tempting, suggestive, inviting, tantalizing, titillating

Origin

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

单词	provocative
释义	Definition of provocative in English: provocative adjective prəˈvɒkətɪvprəˈvɑkədɪv 1Causing anger or another strong reaction, especially deliberately. a provocative article provocative remarks about foreign policy Example sentencesExamples The Passionate Eye airs provocative documentaries on leading social and political issues of the day. Of course, politics could and should be made more accessible, interesting, provocative. Let me change the subject away from race, to Leroi's provocative remarks about beauty and deformity. Leading on from this, the article turns provocative when it addresses English and the vexed matter of case. The FBU believe that the government is being deliberately provocative, and it is difficult not to share the view. How is such a rewritten text disturbing, interesting, assaultive, provocative? We don't know whether it is, but it is a highly controversial and provocative book. We value good writing, as we value controversial and provocative ideas, for their own sake. It is passionate yet considered, provocative yet clearly reasoned - and gave me much food for thought. During that time they managed to be thoughtful, provocative and, heavens above, interesting. To be deliberately provocative, I asked him to call this period the Toronto new wave. On a wide range of issues he has penned important and provocative academic articles. These essays provide a variety of interesting, provocative perspectives on science in Canada. Nambisan's on a roll; he also has a provocative article on the ethics of sting operations. I feel fairly sure that your article was deliberately provocative. Two distinct reasons are offered for this deliberately provocative conclusion. I was very pleased to be asked to comment on the engaging and provocative articles in this volume. In 1989 and 1990 there was a spate of provocative articles on the country's past. British officials strongly advised against the move, warning that it could be seen as provocative or even insulting. Stapleton's approach is an extreme one, and perhaps deliberately provocative. Synonyms annoying, irritating, exasperating, infuriating, provoking, maddening, goading, vexing, galling affronting, insulting, offensive, inflaming, rousing, arousing, inflammatory, incendiary, controversial informal aggravating, in-your-face rare instigative, agitative 1.1 Intended or intending to arouse sexual desire or interest. a provocative sidelong glance Example sentencesExamples The fashion industry dresses them in sexually provocative clothing. When I opened them a tall, brunette woman in a provocative green dress stood before me. The effect of provocative bra ads on billboards may well be just as arousing as that of Desmond's Celebrity Babes. In the interwar period there was little more provocative in the arts than a woman in command, celebrating the eroticism of the body. Underneath his carping about provocative dress is a jealous and irrational partner. Glasgow is not the first place where the Ipswich band's deliberately provocative clothing has caused outrage. She's especially lucky in regards to the film's provocative treatment of sexuality. It is sexy and glamorous like a rose bouquet, and provocative and intense! Anything deemed to be too sexy, provocative, or disrespectful would be denied. In fact, cultures that frown upon eye contact as sexually provocative may have a point. The provocative swimwear became a symbol of a Coast offering sun, surf, warmth and excitement. Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor and Hedy Lamarr were the provocative, sensual kind. Synonyms sexy, sexually arousing, sexually exciting, alluring, seductive, tempting, suggestive, inviting, tantalizing, titillating indecent, pornographic, indelicate, immodest, shameless erotic, sensuous, slinky, passionate, sexual, piquant, racy, juicy, risqué, raunchy, steamy, coquettish, amorous, flirtatious, come-hither informal kinky, tarty vulgar slang fuck-me Derivatives provocativeness noun There is a refreshing simple charm and provocativeness to many of these narratives that is perhaps a result of simply not being overwrought by academic rhetoric and formal writing training. Example sentencesExamples In this regard, there is a recurrent provocativeness in Weick's analyses, coupled with an impish spirit that often dances beneath his elegant prose. Although Foster does have a slight grumble at the ‘curiously late’ analysis of Ireland's entry into the EU, he welcomes the provocativeness of Ferriter's analysis of the transformation throughout the century in question When a modern artist or filmaker makes a work criticising Christianity or capitalism the BBC usually goes out of its way to explain the rationale for its provocativeness. Origin Late Middle English: from Old French provocatif, -ive, from late Latin provocativus, from provocat- 'called forth, challenged', from the verb provocare (see provoke). Definition of provocative in US English: provocative adjectiveprəˈväkədivprəˈvɑkədɪv 1Causing annoyance, anger, or another strong reaction, especially deliberately. a provocative article provocative remarks about foreign policy Example sentencesExamples These essays provide a variety of interesting, provocative perspectives on science in Canada. Nambisan's on a roll; he also has a provocative article on the ethics of sting operations. On a wide range of issues he has penned important and provocative academic articles. During that time they managed to be thoughtful, provocative and, heavens above, interesting. To be deliberately provocative, I asked him to call this period the Toronto new wave. Leading on from this, the article turns provocative when it addresses English and the vexed matter of case. The Passionate Eye airs provocative documentaries on leading social and political issues of the day. I was very pleased to be asked to comment on the engaging and provocative articles in this volume. In 1989 and 1990 there was a spate of provocative articles on the country's past. Two distinct reasons are offered for this deliberately provocative conclusion. How is such a rewritten text disturbing, interesting, assaultive, provocative? I feel fairly sure that your article was deliberately provocative. The FBU believe that the government is being deliberately provocative, and it is difficult not to share the view. We value good writing, as we value controversial and provocative ideas, for their own sake. Stapleton's approach is an extreme one, and perhaps deliberately provocative. We don't know whether it is, but it is a highly controversial and provocative book. It is passionate yet considered, provocative yet clearly reasoned - and gave me much food for thought. British officials strongly advised against the move, warning that it could be seen as provocative or even insulting. Of course, politics could and should be made more accessible, interesting, provocative. Let me change the subject away from race, to Leroi's provocative remarks about beauty and deformity. Synonyms annoying, irritating, exasperating, infuriating, provoking, maddening, goading, vexing, galling 1.1 Arousing sexual desire or interest, especially deliberately. Example sentencesExamples Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor and Hedy Lamarr were the provocative, sensual kind. Underneath his carping about provocative dress is a jealous and irrational partner. She's especially lucky in regards to the film's provocative treatment of sexuality. When I opened them a tall, brunette woman in a provocative green dress stood before me. The effect of provocative bra ads on billboards may well be just as arousing as that of Desmond's Celebrity Babes. The fashion industry dresses them in sexually provocative clothing. In fact, cultures that frown upon eye contact as sexually provocative may have a point. It is sexy and glamorous like a rose bouquet, and provocative and intense! Anything deemed to be too sexy, provocative, or disrespectful would be denied. In the interwar period there was little more provocative in the arts than a woman in command, celebrating the eroticism of the body. The provocative swimwear became a symbol of a Coast offering sun, surf, warmth and excitement. Glasgow is not the first place where the Ipswich band's deliberately provocative clothing has caused outrage. Synonyms sexy, sexually arousing, sexually exciting, alluring, seductive, tempting, suggestive, inviting, tantalizing, titillating 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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