- thought-provoking
- thought-pro|vok|ing [ `θɔt prə,voukıŋ ] adjectiveinteresting in a way that makes you think of new ideas or changes your attitude to something
Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.
Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.
thought-provoking — thought pro.voking adj making people think seriously about a particular subject ▪ a thought provoking article … Dictionary of contemporary English
thought-provoking — index sapid, suggestive (evocative) Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
thought-provoking — [adj] stimulating absorbing, captivating, exciting, fascinating, gripping, inspirational, interesting, intriguing, inviting, provocative, refreshing, riveting, stirring; concepts 372,529,537,572 … New thesaurus
thought-provoking — ADJ GRADED If something such as a book or a film is thought provoking, it contains interesting ideas that make people think seriously. This is an entertaining yet thought provoking film … English dictionary
thought-provoking — adjective stimulating interest or thought a challenging hypothesis a thought provoking book • Syn: ↑challenging • Similar to: ↑stimulating … Useful english dictionary
thought-provoking — adj. Thought provoking is used with these nouns: ↑article … Collocations dictionary
thought provoking — Synonyms and related words: exciting, interesting, inviting, juicy, lively, piquant, provocative, provoking, racy, readable, rich, spicy, stimulating, succulent, tantalizing, thought challenging, thought inspiring, tickling, titillating … Moby Thesaurus
thought-provoking — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) adj. stimulating, provocative. See thought. II (Roget s 3 Superthesaurus) a. provocative, stimulating, challenging, interesting. ANT.: boring, shallow … English dictionary for students
thought-provoking — /ˈθɔt prəvoʊkɪŋ/ (say thawt pruhvohking) adjective providing a stimulus for thought; interesting …
thought-provoking — adjective stimulating careful consideration or attention … English new terms dictionary