provocative

/prə'vɑkətɪv/ adjective
11 letters4 syllables21 points in Scrabble®25 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS2
ADJECTIVE
1

Intentionally arousing sexual desire.

“her gestures and postures became more wanton and provocative”

2

Serving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate; stimulating discussion or exciting controversy.

“a provocative remark”

“a provocative smile”

WORD FORMS
Related formprovoke
GAME SCORES
Scrabble®21 points
Words With Friends®25 points
Double word42 points
Triple word63 points
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Pig Latinovocativepray
Starts & ends withP … E
Syllablespro · voc · a · tive
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