Associations to the word «Provocative»
Noun
- Provocation
- Pose
- Brilliant
- Imagery
- Attire
- Antic
- Madonna
- Sexuality
- Overly
- Reviewer
- Costume
- Outfit
- Lyric
- Censor
- Spears
- Cyrus
- Behaviour
- Mirth
- Nietzsche
- Unique
- Funny
- Statement
- Persona
- Editorial
- Refrain
- Critique
- Assertion
- Stance
- Fun
- Caine
- Slogan
- Clothing
- Controversy
- Advertisement
- Duff
- Wardrobe
- Headline
- Symbolism
- Comment
- Essay
- Thriller
- Demonstrator
- Thirst
- Attitude
Adjective
- Suggestive
- Nude
- Sexy
- Witty
- Erotic
- Entertaining
- Compelling
- Challenging
- Controversial
- Insulting
- Thoughtful
- Obscene
- Fascinating
- Shocking
- Humorous
- Playful
- Pornographic
- Engaging
- Inflammatory
- Aggressive
- Enjoyable
- Innovative
- Inviting
- Ironic
- Exciting
- Stunning
- Revealing
- Ambiguous
- Sensational
- Inappropriate
- Disturbing
- Sensual
- Outspoken
- Sexual
- Lyrical
- Taboo
- Satirical
- Racist
- Sectarian
- Explicit
- Unconventional
- Outrageous
- Lesbian
- Mainstream
Wiktionary
PROVOCATIVE, adjective. Serving or tending to elicit a strong, often negative sentiment in another person; exasperating.
PROVOCATIVE, adjective. Serving or tending to excite, stimulate or arouse sexual interest.
PROVOCATIVE, noun. (now historical) Something that provokes an appetite, especially a sexual appetite; an aphrodisiac. [from 15th c.]
Dictionary definition
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.
PROVOCATIVE, adjective. Exciting sexual desire; "her gestures and postures became more wanton and provocative".
Wise words
Men govern nothing with more difficulty than their tongues,
and can moderate their desires more than their words.