Provokingly: meaning, definitions and examples

As noted previously: used when someone or something is causing a reaction, especially one that is intended to cause anger or another strong feeling.

• He smirked provokingly, which only made her angrier.
• The way he spoke was intentionally provokingly.

Describes something that causes slight anger or irritation, usually due to repetitive or persistent actions.

• She kept tapping her pen annoyingly during the meeting.
• The dog barked annoyingly all night.

Used when describing something that is causing annoyance, often because it disrupts someone's peace or comfort.

• He spoke irritatingly loudly in the quiet library.
• The buzzing of the mosquito was irritatingly persistent.

Used to describe something that makes a situation worse or more severe, often frustratingly so. This adverb has a negative connotation.

• The traffic moved aggravatingly slowly during rush hour.
• His behavior was aggravatingly reckless.