tending or serving to provoke; inciting, stimulating, irritating, or vexing.

something provocative.

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repressive , suppressive , unprovocative , unexciting , unstimulating

adjective

annoying , challenging , disturbing , exciting , galling , goading , heady , incensing , inciting , influential , inspirational , insulting , intoxicating , offensive , outrageous , provoking , pushing , spurring , stimulant , stimulating , alluring , arousing , enchanting , erotic , interesting , intriguing , inviting , seductive , sexy , suggestive , tantalizing , tempting , blue , earthy , off-color , risqu , salty , scabrous , spicy , arch , fascinating