24
sexy(adjective, attractive, stimulating, sensual, suggestive)
13
annoying(verb, adjective, pain, unpleasant, sorrow)
12
irritating(verb, adjective, hard, severe, pain)
12
stirring(noun, verb, adjective, moving, touching)
11
stimulating(verb, adjective, moving, touching, exciting)
11
vexatious(adjective, pain, unpleasant, sorrow, negative)
10
motivating(verb, adjective, moving, touching, exciting)
10
moving(verb, touching, stirring, poignant, inspiring)
9
agitating(noun, verb, adjective, hard, severe)
9
energizing(verb, adjective, moving, exciting, motivating)
9
galling(adjective, abuse, harm, pain, unpleasant)
9
inducing(verb, motivating, causing)
9
prompting(noun, verb, motivating)
8
aggravating(adjective, pain, sorrow, negative, emotion)
8
displeasing(verb, adjective, unpleasant, terrible, dirty)
8
inspiring(verb, adjective, moving, touching, exciting)
8
instigating(noun, verb, motivating)
8
rousing(adjective, moving, attractive, touching, exciting)
7
bothering(verb, insult, stimulus, affront, playful)
7
disturbing(noun, verb, adjective, hard, severe)
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