provoking
provoking · more provoking · most provoking
Annoying; irritatingAnnoying; irritating
US/pɹəvˈoʊkɪŋ/
Meaning
1 sensesAnnoying; irritating
Would you stop interrupting me, dear? It's a most provoking habit.
More definitions
- causing or tending to cause anger or resentment
Forms
more provoking, most provoking| Comparative | more provoking Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most provoking Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
2 synonymsWord family
4 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form
See also
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