How do you pronounce provocative?

provocative is pronounced as /prəˈvɒkətɪv/.

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adjective

/prəˈvɒkətɪv/

provocation provoke

Meaning

Intended to make people angry, excited, or interested.

Example Sentences

She wore a provocative dress to the party.

Example Expressions

provocative remark

Synonyms

challenging, stimulating, inciting, arousing, inflammatory

Antonyms

calming, soothing, reassuring

Collocations

provocative statement, provocative behavior, sexually provocative, provocative dress

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