Provocative

/pɹəˈvɒk.ə.tɪv/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:21 ptsWWF:25 pts11 letters

Definition of Provocative

noun

(obsolescent) Something that provokes an appetite, especially a sexual appetite; an aphrodisiac.

adjective

Serving or tending to elicit a strong, often negative sentiment in another person; exasperating.
Serving or tending to excite, stimulate or arouse sexual interest; sexy.

Anagrams of Provocative

Words You Can Make

50 words can be made from the letters in "provocative":

9-LETTER WORDS

8-LETTER WORDS

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7-LETTER WORDS

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6-LETTER WORDS

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+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "provocative" and rearranging:

Related Word Patterns

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Rhyming Words

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