挑発的
ちょ
う
は
つ
て
き
Meanings
1
provocative; incendiary; inflammatory
Describes speech, behavior, or attitudes that deliberately provoke a strong reaction, often anger or confrontation.
His provocative remarks disrupted the meeting.
If you take a provocative attitude, you might anger the other person.
2
suggestive; lascivious; risqué
Used for sexually suggestive clothing, poses, or remarks that are intentionally alluring or indecent.
She showed up at the party wearing a provocative dress.
The advertisement was criticized for being too risqué.
Usage patterns
- 挑発的な発言をするto make a provocative remark
He made a provocative remark at the meeting and angered everyone around him.
- 挑発的な態度を取るto adopt a provocative attitude
She took a provocative attitude toward the reporters.
- 挑発的な服装をするto wear provocative clothing
The model appeared on stage in provocative clothing.
- 挑発的な視線a provocative gaze
She gave me a provocative look.