provocativeness
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7.9
- noun
- /prəˈvɑːkətɪvnəs/
- NSFW
- Her choice of clothing was noted for its provocativeness at the event.
Examples
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Her provocativeness was evident in the way she dressed.
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The provocativeness of the advertisement sparked debate about its appropriateness for television.
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Some critics argued that the film's provocativeness overshadowed its artistic value.
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The provocativeness of the advertisement sparked controversy.
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The provocativeness of her outfit during the fashion show drew attention from many photographers.
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Many viewers felt that the provocativeness of the music video was too much for daytime television.
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The artist's latest work is known for its provocativeness, challenging the norms of contemporary art.
Synonyms
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4.2
A quality that makes someone seem attractive and causes people to want physical closeness
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7.9
A quality that makes people feel sexual desire
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8.6
A pleasant excited feeling made by teasing or strong interest
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7.9
Sexual words or actions that are rude and offensive
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9.9
A way of acting that uses sexual words and images to shock or excite people
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6.7
Playful way of acting that shows romantic or sexual interest in another person
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9.5
Playful behavior to attract someone in a romantic way
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8.4
A way someone looks or speaks that makes others feel attracted to them
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8.6
The quality of being crude and openly sexual, often to make people laugh
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8.1
A lively quality that makes jokes slightly sexual or rude
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8.4
Making a person, thing, or idea seem sexual
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9.5
Bold language or behavior that is slightly rude and may shock people
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9.1
Playful behavior, like smiling and teasing, that tries to attract romantic interest
Showing sexual interest in a way people find offensive
A quality that makes people want something and find it hard to refuse
How Provocative
Surface Forms
Morphology
provocativeness = provocative (transparent) = provoc + ive + ness
Formed by adding the noun-forming suffix '-ness' to the adjective 'provocative', producing the expected meaning 'the quality of being provocative'.
Etymology
Provocativeness comes from the verb provoke, which has pro- 'forward' and vocare 'to call'. So when something is sexually suggestive, its provocativeness is like 'calling forward' attention or desire — it 'calls out' sexual interest.