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provocatively

 

[ prəˈvɒkətɪvli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

used to describe something that is intended to provoke or stimulate strong reactions

In a way that is intended to provoke someone or stimulate strong reactions. It can refer to behavior, appearance, or speech that is deliberately provocative.

Synonyms

incitingly, inflamingly, stimulatingly

Examples of usage

  • She dressed provocatively to get attention.
  • He spoke provocatively, knowing it would stir up controversy.
  • The artist's work was meant to be seen as provocatively challenging societal norms.
Context #2 | Adverb

used to describe something that is likely to arouse interest or curiosity

In a way that is likely to arouse interest, curiosity, or attention. It can refer to actions or statements that spark intrigue or fascination.

Synonyms

captivatingly, enticingly, intriguingly

Examples of usage

  • The movie trailer was edited provocatively to make viewers want to see more.
  • She teased him provocatively, leaving him wanting to know more.
  • The headline was written provocatively to attract readers.

Translations

Translations of the word "provocatively" in other languages:

🇵🇹 provocativamente

🇮🇳 उत्तेजक रूप से

🇩🇪 provozierend

🇮🇩 provokatif

🇺🇦 провокативно

🇵🇱 prowokacyjnie

🇯🇵 挑発的に (ちょうはつてきに)

🇫🇷 de manière provocante

🇪🇸 provocativamente

🇹🇷 kışkırtıcı bir şekilde

🇰🇷 도발적으로 (도발적이게)

🇸🇦 بشكل استفزازي

🇨🇿 provokativně

🇸🇰 provokatívne

🇨🇳 挑衅地 (挑逗地)

🇸🇮 provokativno

🇮🇸 ögrandi

🇰🇿 арандатушылықпен

🇬🇪 პროვოკაციულად

🇦🇿 təxribati olaraq

🇲🇽 provocativamente

Etymology

The word 'provocatively' is derived from the verb 'provoke', which comes from the Latin word 'provocare', meaning 'to challenge' or 'to call forth'. It first appeared in the English language in the late 16th century. Over time, 'provocatively' has come to be associated with actions or statements that are intended to provoke a reaction or arouse interest.

See also: provocateur, provocation, provocative, provoke, provoker, provoking, provokingly, unprovoked.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,635, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.