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
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.