Antonyms for provocative
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : pruh-vok-uh-tiv |
| Phonetic Transcription : prəˈvɒk ə tɪv |
Definition of provocative
Origin :- mid-15c., "eliciting," from Middle French provocatif (15c.) and directly from Late Latin provocativus "calling forth," from provocat-, past participle stem of Latin provocare (see provoke). Specifically of sexual desire from 1620s. Related: Provocatively; provocativeness. The earliest appearance of the word in English is as a noun meaning "an aphrodisiac" (early 15c.).
- adj aggravating
- adj sexually stimulating
- Monsieur, if you wish to be heard, let me beg of you not to be provocative in your language.
- Extract from : « Scaramouche » by Rafael Sabatini
- If the few words I have used so far have been provocative, I regret it.
- Extract from : « Scaramouche » by Rafael Sabatini
- To see these flying-fish this way was provocative of thought.
- Extract from : « Tales of Fishes » by Zane Grey
- The conduct of McNeice and Malcolmson was offensive and provocative.
- Extract from : « The Red Hand of Ulster » by George A. Birmingham
- Theirs indeed was not provocative of discussion; if satisfactory, it was also obvious.
- Extract from : « Tristram of Blent » by Anthony Hope
- Paris was as stimulating and provocative as a paid mistress, but palled as quickly.
- Extract from : « The Hand in the Dark » by Arthur J. Rees
- Even then he did not grasp the full import of her provocative question.
- Extract from : « Blow The Man Down » by Holman Day
- On her lips was a smile, impudent, provocative, extremely attractive.
- Extract from : « Lady Bountiful » by George A. Birmingham
- As I did not attempt, we remained in silence for a moment while he waited, provocative.
- Extract from : « Desert Dust » by Edwin L. Sabin
- Mr. Pickwick, in his speech, was certainly self-laudatory and provocative.
- Extract from : « Pickwickian Studies » by Percy Fitzgerald
Synonyms for provocative
- alluring
- annoying
- arousing
- challenging
- disturbing
- enchanting
- erotic
- exciting
- galling
- goading
- heady
- incensing
- inciting
- influential
- inspirational
- insulting
- interesting
- intoxicating
- intriguing
- inviting
- offensive
- outrageous
- provoking
- pushing
- seductive
- sexy
- spurring
- stimulant
- stimulating
- suggestive
- tantalizing
- tempting
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