Provokingly: meaning, definitions and examples

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provokingly

[ prəˈvəʊ.kɪŋli ]

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in a way that causes annoyance or anger

Provokingly is an adverb that describes an action or behavior that intentionally irritates or angers someone. It is often used to describe someone's behavior or speech that is meant to provoke a reaction or stir up emotions.

Synonyms

aggravatingly, annoyingly, irritatingly

Examples of usage

He grinned provokingly, knowing he was getting on her nerves.
She raised her eyebrows provokingly, challenging him to respond.
The child laughed provokingly after teasing his sibling.
The politician's comments were meant to be provokingly controversial.
The comedian acted provokingly towards the heckling audience member.

Translations

Translations of the word "provokingly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 provocativamente

🇮🇳 उत्तेजक ढंग से

🇩🇪 provozierend

🇮🇩 dengan provokatif

🇺🇦 провокаційно

🇵🇱 prowokacyjnie

🇯🇵 挑発的に (ちょうはつてきに)

🇫🇷 de manière provocante

🇪🇸 provocativamente

🇹🇷 kışkırtıcı bir şekilde

🇰🇷 도발적으로

🇸🇦 بشكل استفزازي

🇨🇿 provokativně

🇸🇰 provokatívne

🇨🇳 挑衅地 (tiǎoxìn de)

🇸🇮 provokativno

🇮🇸 ögrandi

🇰🇿 арандатушылықпен

🇬🇪 პროვოკაციულად (provokatsiulad)

🇦🇿 təhriklə

🇲🇽 provocativamente

Word origin

The word 'provokingly' is derived from the verb 'provoke', which comes from the Latin word 'provocare', meaning to challenge or call forth. Over time, the adverb form 'provokingly' developed to describe actions or behaviors that stir up emotions or reactions in others. The use of 'provokingly' has been documented in English language literature for centuries, often in the context of describing confrontations or conflicts.