provocative
/pɹəˈvɑ.kə.tɪv/ adjective C1- 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.
- Provoking or triggering any response.
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Eyes bright, sinister, curious, admiring, provocative, alluring were bent upon him, for his garb and air proclaimed him a devotee to the hour of solace and pleasure.
The next day Danglars was again hungry; certainly the air of that dungeon was very provocative of appetite.
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