ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Provocatively

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Provocatively is an adverb meaning In a provocative manner.

Meaning

In a provocative manner.

Example Sentences

Scottie, a precocious 10-year old,^([sic]) wears provocatively sloganed T-shirts and harasses her peers by text message.
The two tables Peter approved of highly when they arrived next day and when Rita said provocatively to Peter's vanity, "Don't tell me you'll really be able to repeat that pattern as finely," Peter replied boastfully, "I'll do as good a job as the original, if not better."

Synonyms for provocatively

Depending on context, synonyms include provokingly.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include provokingly, blatantly, incitingly, aggressively, suggestively, confrontationally.

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