provocative

adjective

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: pro-voc-a-tive (4)

English Definition

Causing anger, discussion, or excitement.

Example Sentence

His provocative remarks caused chaos in the meeting.

US IPA /prəˈvɑː.kə.t̬ɪv/

UK IPA /prəˈvɒk.ə.tɪv/

stimulating challenging insulting offensive inciting

soothing calming pacifying