provocative
gb/pɹoʊvˈɑkɪtɪv/ us/pɹoʊvˈɑkɪtɪv/
B2
Engelsk
~ 9200
provokatív, kihívó, elgondolkodtató, provokációs
B2
1
provokatív
B2
Brugsmønster:
provocative [remark/statement/action/behavior]
The minister's provocative remarks sparked protests across the country.
A miniszter provokatív megjegyzései országszerte tüntetéseket váltottak ki.
Posting that meme right after the accident was incredibly provocative and insensitive.
Az, hogy közvetlenül a baleset után kiposztolták azt a mémet, elképesztően provokatív és érzéketlen volt.
The military described the missile launch as a provocative act by the neighboring state.
Her deliberately provocative tweet drew thousands of angry replies within minutes.
The artist insists that his work is political but not intended to be provocative.
Læringseksempler
His provocative words made many people angry.
A provokatív szavai sok embert felbosszantottak.
The cartoon was very provocative and upset a lot of readers.
A karikatúra nagyon provokatív volt, és sok olvasót felháborított.
The country's provocative actions started a serious conflict.
The headline was provocative and caused a big argument online.
He made a provocative joke that some people did not like.
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes think "provocative" only has a sexual meaning. In this common sense, it means causing anger, upset, or a strong emotional reaction, especially in politics, news, or public debate. It is often used with "remark," "statement," "action," or "behavior."
Betydning
causing anger or strong reaction
Ordforbindelser
provocative remark
|provocative statement
|provocative action
|highly provocative
|deeply provocative
|politically provocative
Synonymer
inflammatory (Often suggests language or actions that are likely to cause anger or even violence, and sounds slightly stronger than "provocative".)
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controversial (Focuses more on causing disagreement and public debate; may be less emotionally charged than "provocative".)
Antonymer
uncontroversial (Describes remarks or actions that do not cause disagreement or strong reaction.)
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calming (Describes words or actions that reduce anger or emotional tension rather than increase it.)
Temaer
communication
|emotions
|conflict
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Making people feel angry or upset, often on purpose.
Likely to cause anger, annoyance, or a strong emotional reaction, often deliberately.
B2
2
kihívó
B2
Brugsmønster:
provocative [clothing/outfit/pose/behavior]
The magazine cover showed a model in a highly provocative pose.
A magazin címlapján egy modell erősen kihívó pózban szerepelt.
The school banned what it called "provocative clothing" from the classroom.
Az iskola kitiltotta a tanteremből az általa „kihívó öltözetnek” minősített ruhákat.
Some critics argued that the video was more provocative than artistic.
He complained that the ad relied on provocative images just to sell the product.
Her dancing was seen as too provocative for a family TV show.
Læringseksempler
She wore a very provocative dress to the party.
Nagyon kihívó ruhát viselt a partin.
The ad used provocative photos to get attention.
A reklám kihívó fotókkal próbálta magára vonni a figyelmet.
His parents think her clothes are too provocative.
The video is full of provocative images of young people.
The teacher told students not to wear provocative outfits to school.
Typisk fejl:
Learners often think "provocative" always means "sexual." It does have this meaning with nouns like "clothing," "dress," "photos," or "pose," but in news and politics it more often means "causing anger". Be careful to read the noun and context to decide which meaning fits.
Betydning
sexually arousing or suggestive
Ordforbindelser
provocative clothing
|provocative outfit
|sexually provocative
|provocative pose
|provocative dance
|provocative photos
Synonymer
sexy (More informal and direct; focuses mainly on sexual attractiveness, while "provocative" can also imply deliberate teasing or challenging social norms.)
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seductive (Often suggests an intention to attract or persuade someone sexually or romantically; can sound more planned or charming than "provocative.")
Antonymer
modest (Describes clothing or behavior that avoids showing too much of the body or drawing sexual attention.)
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conservative (Describes style or dress that follows traditional rules and does not seem sexual or daring.)
Temaer
relationships
|appearance
|media
|body
|emotions
Definition
Making people feel sexual desire, or trying to get sexual attention.
Sexually arousing or intended to attract sexual attention through appearance or behavior.
C1
3
Brugsmønster:
provocative [question/idea/article/artwork]
The book is full of provocative ideas about how technology is changing our lives.
A könyv tele van elgondolkodtató elképzelésekkel arról, hogyan változtatja meg a technológia az életünket.
She opened the meeting with a provocative question: "Do we really need managers at all?"
Egy elgondolkodtató kérdéssel nyitotta meg az értekezletet: „Valóban szükségünk van egyáltalán vezetőkre?”
The exhibition offers a provocative look at gender roles in modern society.
His provocative essay pushed readers to rethink their assumptions about success.
The film is not just violent; it is also intellectually provocative.
Læringseksempler
The speaker asked a provocative question that made everyone think.
Az előadó feltett egy elgondolkodtató kérdést, ami mindenkit elgondolkodtatott.
It was a short but very provocative article.
Rövid, de nagyon elgondolkodtató cikk volt.
The teacher likes to use provocative questions in class.
Her provocative ideas made the discussion more interesting.
The movie was strange but very provocative and made me think a lot.
Typisk fejl:
Learners may confuse this sense with the "angering" sense. When used with words like "idea," "question," "essay," or "book," it often means stimulating and mentally challenging, not necessarily making people angry. Also, learners sometimes overuse "interesting"; in more advanced English, "provocative" can be a stronger, more specific choice for ideas that really challenge people.
Betydning
stimulating thought or interest
Ordforbindelser
provocative question
|provocative idea
|provocative argument
|provocative essay
|provocative artwork
|provocative title
Synonymer
thought-provoking (Almost the same meaning and very common in this context; slightly more neutral and less likely to suggest anger or shock.)
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challenging (Suggests that ideas are difficult or demand mental effort; does not always carry the sense of being shocking or risky like "provocative" can.)
Antonymer
uninspiring (Describes ideas or works that fail to make people think or feel interested.)
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dull (Informally describes something boring and not mentally stimulating, the opposite of "provocative" in this sense.)
Temaer
ideas
|education
|art
|media
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Making people think a lot or think in a new way, often by saying something surprising or different.
Causing people to think deeply, question their beliefs, or feel strong interest, often by being unusual or challenging.
C2
TECHNICAL
4
provokációs
C1
Brugsmønster:
provocative [test/stimulus/dose]
The doctor ordered a provocative test to evaluate the patient's heart rhythm under stress.
Az orvos provokációs vizsgálatot rendelt el, hogy felmérje a beteg szívritmusát terhelés alatt.
In this study, a standardized provocative stimulus was used to trigger allergic reactions.
Ebben a vizsgálatban standardizált provokációs ingert alkalmaztak az allergiás reakciók kiváltására.
Patients with abnormal results on the provocative dose may require further investigation.
Exercise is sometimes used as a provocative tool to detect hidden cardiac problems.
Læringseksempler
The hospital did a provocative test to study his heart.
A kórházban provokációs vizsgálatot végeztek, hogy megvizsgálják a szívét.
In a provocative test, doctors give something to make the body react.
A provokációs vizsgálat során az orvosok olyat adnak, amitől a szervezet reagál.
The nurse explained that the provocative dose was small and safe.
A provocative test can help find hidden health problems.
Typisk fejl:
Learners rarely meet this sense unless they read medical texts. They may incorrectly apply the everyday meanings (angering or sexual) when they see "provocative test" in a clinical context. In medical writing, it simply means that the test makes the body react so doctors can measure the reaction.
Betydning
causing a bodily response (medical)
Ordforbindelser
provocative test
|provocative dose
|provocative stimulus
|exercise provocative test
Synonymer
stimulatory (Technical term emphasizing that something stimulates a biological response; used mainly in scientific or medical writing.)
Antonymer
suppressive (Describes a drug or procedure that reduces or blocks a bodily response instead of provoking it.)
Temaer
medicine
|science
|health
Definition
(Medical) Causing the body to react in a special test so doctors can measure that reaction.
In medicine, causing a specific bodily response in order to test or measure how the body reacts.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
provocative
IPA
GB/pɹoʊvˈɑkɪtɪv/
US/pɹoʊvˈɑkɪtɪv/
Stavelser og tryk
pro - voc - at - ive (4 stavelser)
Stress on 2nd syllable (voc)
Ordformer
Adjective
- Base: provocative
Ordfamilie
Core family
Negative and opposite forms
unprovoked
adjective
Advanced or less common
provocateur
noun
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