The term “provocative” is used in literature with a remarkable range of nuance, serving both as a descriptor for alluring aesthetics and as a marker of sentiment that incites action. At times, it conveys a sense of seduction or charm, as when characters are endowed with a “provocative smile” or “provocative eyes” that hint at hidden depths or challenge traditional norms ([1], [2]). In other contexts, the word is deployed metaphorically to suggest an incitement of emotions or responses, whether stirring passion and desire—or even conflict—as in depictions of war or provocative rebuttals ([3], [4]). It can also evoke physical sensations, being tied to the appetite or to a visceral reaction like laughter or tears ([5], [6]). Through such versatile applications, “provocative” emerges as a term that not only describes a quality or action but also actively engages the reader’s imagination and emotions.