adj
Uncommon
provoking
Provoking (adj) means causing irritation or anger; annoying. Example: “It's so provoking when he interrupts every single meeting.”
adj
1
Causing irritation or anger; annoying.
"It's so provoking when he interrupts every single meeting."
How to use provoking
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething that gets under your skin and makes you annoyed or angry.
Easily confused with
thought-provoking
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Word forms
- Plural
- provokings
- Comparative
- more provoking
- Superlative
- most provoking
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It's so _____ when he interrupts every single meeting.
Synonyms
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agitating
agitative
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Rhymes for provoking
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What does “provoking” mean?
The word “provoking” means causing irritation or anger; annoying. In plain terms, something that gets under your skin and makes you annoyed or angry.
How do you use “provoking” in a sentence?
Here is “provoking” used in a sentence: “It's so provoking when he interrupts every single meeting.”
What part of speech is “provoking”?
“Provoking” is an adjective.
Is “provoking” a common word?
“Provoking” is an uncommon word in modern English.
