controversial

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /kɒn.trə.ˈvɜː.ʃəl/ or /kɒn.trə.ˈvɜː.sjəl/

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• (US) IPA ^(key): /kɑn.trə.ˈvɝ.ʃəl/ or /kɑn.trə.ˈvɝ.si.əl/

Adjective

Positive controversial

Comparative more controversial

Superlative most controversial

1. Something that is causing debate, causing talk and discussion.

   The latest book about UFOs has been very controversial.

   "La Traviata" was more controversial in its day than "Aida".

   Brangelina is the most controversial couple in Hollywood.