aufreizend
sexy / provocative
Sexually attractive and arousing, often through clothing, behavior, or a particular portrayal.
EXAMPLE
Sie trug ein aufreizendes Kleid mit tiefem Ausschnitt.
She wore a provocative dress with a low neckline.
aufreizend
provocative
aufreizend – aufreizender – am aufreizendsten
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Meanings
aufreizend
provocative
Deliberately provoking anger or opposition; provocative and challenging.
EXAMPLE
Seine aufreizenden Äußerungen führten zu einer heftigen Diskussion.
His provocative remarks led to a heated discussion.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry aufreizend, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | aufreizend |
|---|---|
| comparative | aufreizender |
| superlative | am aufreizendsten |
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
Add the ending to aufreizend.
After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
Add the ending to aufreizend.
Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
Add the ending to aufreizend.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Aufreizend' is the present participle of the verb 'aufreizen' (to provoke / arouse). The ending '-end' describes a quality or effect that comes from a person, action, or portrayal.
EXAMPLE
Die aufreizende Inszenierung zog viele Blicke auf sich.
The provocative staging attracted many glances.
Typical collocations
When it refers to a sexual effect, 'aufreizend' is often used with words related to clothing, appearance, and body language. Typical collocations include 'aufreizende Kleidung' (provocative clothing), 'ein aufreizendes Outfit' (a provocative outfit), and 'eine aufreizende Pose' (a provocative pose).
EXAMPLE
Die Schauspielerin erschien in einem aufreizenden Outfit auf der Bühne.
The actress appeared on stage in a provocative outfit.
Context clue
With remarks, questions, or behavior, 'aufreizend' usually indicates deliberate provocation. Signal words include 'Äußerung' (remark), 'Frage' (question), 'Bemerkung' (comment), and 'Ton' (tone).
EXAMPLE
Der Reporter stellte im Interview mehrere aufreizende Fragen.
The reporter asked several provocative questions during the interview.
In real life
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