Boring and Provocative

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Boring adjective - Causing weariness, restlessness, or lack of interest.

Usage example: I wish this book weren't so boring; I keep falling asleep whenever I try to read it

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Provocative is an antonym for boring.

Nearby Words: bore, bored

Provocative adjective - Serving or likely to arouse a strong reaction.

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Boring is an antonym for provocative in sexually stimulating topic.

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