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provocative

adjective

/prəˈvɒkətɪv/

Meaning

Intended to make people angry, excited, or interested.

She wore a provocative dress to the party.

provocative remark

challenging, stimulating, inciting, arousing, inflammatory

calming, soothing, reassuring

provocative statement, provocative behavior, sexually provocative, provocative dress

having or showing a dislike of humankind

extremely bad or unpleasant

Of little importance or value; trivial.

Allowing water, air, or other substances to pass through; permeable.

Intended to protect or defend; behaving in a way to guard against criticism or attack.

Occurring over or involving a relatively long period of time.