English to Yoruba Meaning of provocative - àkìjà

Provocative :

àkìjà

noun

àkìjà

adjective

àkìjà, moriwu, iredodo, wunilori

Provocative :: àkìjàProvocatively :: provocativelyProvocativeness :: provocativeness

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Definitions of provocative in English

Adjective(1) serving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate; stimulating discussion or exciting controversy(2) intentionally arousing sexual desire

Examples of provocative in English

(1) In fact, cultures that frown upon eye contact as sexually provocative may have a point.(2) Underneath his carping about provocative dress is a jealous and irrational partner.(3) She's especially lucky in regards to the film's provocative treatment of sexuality.(4) I feel fairly sure that your article was deliberately provocative .(5) Glasgow is not the first place where the Ipswich band's deliberately provocative clothing has caused outrage.(6) It is passionate yet considered, provocative yet clearly reasoned - and gave me much food for thought.(7) Let me change the subject away from race, to Leroi's provocative remarks about beauty and deformity.(8) Leading on from this, the article turns provocative when it addresses English and the vexed matter of case.(9) The fashion industry dresses them in sexually provocative clothing.(10) Two distinct reasons are offered for this deliberately provocative conclusion.(11) The provocative swimwear became a symbol of a Coast offering sun, surf, warmth and excitement.(12) The Passionate Eye airs provocative documentaries on leading social and political issues of the day.(13) British officials strongly advised against the move, warning that it could be seen as provocative or even insulting.(14) These essays provide a variety of interesting, provocative perspectives on science in Canada.(15) The FBU believe that the government is being deliberately provocative , and it is difficult not to share the view.(16) Nambisan's on a roll; he also has a provocative article on the ethics of sting operations.

Related Phrases of provocative

(1) provocative ::

àkìjà

Related Phrases of provocative

(1) provocative ::

àkìjà

Synonyms

Adjective

1. annoying ::

didanubi

2. irritating ::

irritating

5. maddening ::

maddening

6. vexing ::

vexing

7. galling ::

galling

9. offensive ::

ibinu

10. inflammatory ::

iredodo

11. incendiary ::

incendiary

12. controversial ::

ti ariyanjiyan

13. aggravating ::

aggravating

14. in-your-face ::

in-rẹ-oju

Different Forms

provocative, provocatively, provocativeness

Word Example from TV Shows

I hope you're being deliberately PROVOCATIVE.

The Big Bang Theory Season 2, Episode 20

My sister's likely to say something PROVOCATIVE.

Game of Thrones Season 7, Episode 6

Examples of provocative from TV Shows

I hope you're being deliberately PROVOCATIVE.

The Big Bang Theory Season 2, Episode 20

My sister's likely to say something PROVOCATIVE.

Game of Thrones Season 7, Episode 6

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