thought-provoking

/ˌθɔt prəˈvoʊkɪŋ/
/ˈθɔtprəvəʊkɪŋ/
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Definitions of thought-provoking
  1. adjective
    stimulating interest or thought
    “a thought-provoking book”
    synonyms: challenging
    stimulating
    rousing or quickening activity or the senses
Pronunciation
US
/ˌθɔt prəˈvoʊkɪŋ/
UK
/ˈθɔtprəvəʊkɪŋ/
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