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provocatively

UK
/prəˈvɒkətɪvli/
US
/prəˈvɑkətɪvli/

Translations

provocativelyadverb
UK
/prəˈvɒkətɪvli/
US
/prəˈvɑkətɪvli/
She spoke provocatively, ensuring that everyone in the room was paying attention to her controversial ideas.
Elle a parlé provocativement, s’assurant que tout le monde dans la pièce prêtait attention à ses idées controversées.
Additional translations
de manière provocanteSurtout pour l’apparence ou l’attitude visant à susciter une réaction, notamment d’ordre sexuel.
Synonyms
confrontationally
offensively
insultingly
inflammatory
challengingly

Definitions

provocativelyadverb
In a manner intended to provoke or incite a reaction, often by arousing interest or curiosity.
She spoke provocatively, ensuring that everyone in the room was paying attention to her controversial ideas.
In a way that is intended to cause sexual interest or excitement.
He dressed provocatively for the party, hoping to catch the attention of his crush.
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