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provocative meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of provocative at MeaningMonkey.org. provocative meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.PROVOCATIVE adjective
Definition of provocative (adjective)
- serving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate; stimulating discussion or exciting controversy
- "a provocative remark"; "a provocative smile"; "provocative Irish tunes which...compel the hearers to dance"- Anthony Trollope
- antonym: unprovocative
- exciting sexual desire
- "her gestures and postures became more wanton and provocative"
Source: Princeton University Wordnet