挑発的|ちょうはつてきchouhatsuteki

1. na-adjectiveprovocative; incendiary; inflammatory
2. na-adjectivesuggestive; lascivious; risqué

• RelatedセクシーNeutralA loanword for sexy, common in colloquial speech; it carries no nuance of provoking or angering anyone.
• Related色っぽいいろっぽいNeutralColloquial for alluring, sensual charm, often of a woman but also a voice or gesture; it leans toward attraction and lacks the goading, hostile edge of 「挑発的」.
• Related官能的かんのうてきWrittenWritten/formal prose for arousing the senses with a carnal, sexy feel; 「挑発的」 adds the nuance of deliberately provoking or angering someone.
• Antonym穏やかおだやかNeutralMeans calm, gentle and mild — the opposite of the provocative, inflammatory quality of 「挑発的」.
• Antonym控えめひかえめNeutralMeans reserved and restrained, the opposite of the bold, provocative stance of 「挑発的」.

Use 「挑発的」 for words or behavior meant to provoke or anger, as in 「挑発的な発言」, and for risqué dress. For sex appeal use 「セクシー」 or 「色っぽい」; 「官能的」 is written prose with a carnal feel. 「控えめ」 is reserved, 「穏やか」 mild.

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1. 挑発ちょうはつするような様子ようす。