CEFR C1

thought-provoking

adjective

Meaning

Stimulating careful consideration or reflection; causing one to think deeply.

Examples

Her novel offered a thought-provoking exploration of social inequality.
The speaker's thought-provoking questions challenged the audience to reconsider their assumptions.

Synonyms: interesting, stimulating, provocative, cerebral

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thought-provoking (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈθɔːt prəˌvoʊkɪŋ/

Definition

Stimulating careful consideration or reflection; causing one to think deeply.

Examples

Her novel offered a thought-provoking exploration of social inequality.
The speaker's thought-provoking questions challenged the audience to reconsider their assumptions.
It was a thought-provoking film that stayed with me long after the credits rolled.

How to Use thought-provoking

thought-provoking (collocation): Describes something that makes you think deeply. — "The book was incredibly thought-provoking."

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