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PROVOCATIVELY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does provocatively mean?
• PROVOCATIVELY (adverb)
The adverb PROVOCATIVELY has 1 sense:
1. in a provocative manner
Familiarity information: PROVOCATIVELY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a provocative manner
Synonyms:
provocatively; provokingly
Context example:
'Try it,' he said provocatively
Pertainym:
provocative (serving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate; stimulating discussion or exciting controversy)
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