provocative in the Oxford-Paravia Italian Dictionary

Translations for provocative in the English»Italian Dictionary

provocative [Brit prəˈvɒkətɪv, Am prəˈvɑkədɪv] ADJ

1. provocative (causing anger, controversy):

provocative remark, statement, tactics

provocatorio

to be provocative

essere provocatorio

he is being deliberately provocative

sta facendo apposta a provocare

2. provocative (sexually):

provocative pose, behaviour, dress

provocante

to look provocative

avere un aspetto provocante, procace

3. provocative (challenging):

provocative book, film

provocatorio, polemico

provocative title

provocatorio

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deliberately sarcastic, provocative etc.

deliberatamente

Translations for provocative in the Italian»English Dictionary

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provocante atteggiamento, comportamento, abito

provocative

provocante sguardo

provocative

conturbante

provocative

procace ragazza

provocative

avere un aspetto procace

to be provocative

provocatorio atteggiamento, affermazione, sguardo, libro, film, titolo

provocative

istigatore

provocative

assassino sguardo

provocative

seducente sguardo, modi

provocative

audace (provocante) sguardo, vestito

provocative

provocative in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for provocative in the English»Italian Dictionary

provocative [prə·ˈvɑ:·kə·t̬ɪv] ADJ

1. provocative (sexually):

provocative

provocante

2. provocative (thought-provoking):

provocative idea, question

stimolante

3. provocative (causing anger):

provocative

provocatorio, -a

Translations for provocative in the Italian»English Dictionary

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provocante

provocative

provocatorio (-a)

provocative

procace

provocative

provocatore (-trice)

provocative

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

That's a crazily provocative, futuristic and satirical song.

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His work features controversial and provocative views, written in a direct, often confrontational style.

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They usually dress in skimpy, provocative clothing, regardless of the weather.

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What was most provocative were the song's lyrics.

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His provocative analysis recommends a better-balanced reading of our past and a wise use of that base for determining our common future.

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Their presence encouraged playwrights to focus on outspoken female characters, daring love scenes, and provocative breeches roles.

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It received attention for its provocative depiction of women being sold and its attention to historical detail.

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However, the women will probably love it, since fibs are so provocative of fun.

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They are not inclined to be demanding and provocative.

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He was instead praised for doing the kind of provocative journalism that treads new ground and rings alarms.

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