From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishthought-provokingˈthought-proˌvoking adjective making people think seriously about a particular subject SYN stimulating a thought-provoking article
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thought-provoking• It is readable, informative and thought-provoking.• They had some thought-provoking individuals walking in unannounced at 544 Camp.• The film had a thought-provoking message.• Just look at some of the thought-provoking policies I have introduced this season.• I can only suppose the fans ignore you because they are too engrossed in my thought-provoking programme notes.• It was an intelligent, thought-provoking script, but in Whitaker's eyes it just did not work.• Traditional bridal wear combines with theatrical costume and effects to create an entertaining and thought-provoking visual statement.• Indeed all sections of the exhibition struck me as exciting and thought-provoking with the exception of the ceramics section which is mediocre. 